Most killing in warfare is done remotely...

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ER — 1/29/2015 1:58:44 PM (archived)

Placing a mine, firing artillery, dropping a bomb.

And actual combatants are in the minority in any modern conflict, even in the war zone. What's the complicity of the support staff, the facilitators: driving the trucks, unloading the supplies, doing the paperwork?

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If the title were "American Drone Operator" instead of "American Sniper", would he still be called a "hero"? (n/t) - Robert - 1/28/2015 7:45:20 PM
- Yeah, by some. But he's not a hero. - bowser - 1/29/2015 12:36:44 AM
  - Nope - Robert - 1/29/2015 1:54:12 AM
    - Clint Eastwood... - ER - 1/29/2015 1:29:52 PM
    - In the infamous Sarah Palin speech the other day. - bowser - 1/29/2015 2:58:16 AM
      - Most killing in warfare is done remotely... - ER - 1/29/2015 1:58:44 PM

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