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[binkley]

England is getting a new Archbishop of Cantebury, Rowan Williams. Although I favor Rowan Atkins, at least they're getting a Rowan.

A description of his views on the war on terror from FOX News:

Williams, who was in lower Manhattan on Sept. 11 as terrorist strikes brought down the World Trade Center, has criticized the U.S.-led war on terrorism, and has condemned sanctions against Iraq and the American threats of military action against Saddam Hussein.

Writing recently about the war on terrorism, Williams said, "It is just possible to deplore civilian casualties and retain moral credibility when an action is clearly focused and its goals are on the way to evident achievement.

"It is not possible when the strategy appears confused and political leaders talk about a war that may last for years."

 

[binkley]

My objection is this: he seems to say, if your little war there is successful, then it was a good idea; otherwise, shame on you. This is such a stupid position to take, it strains credulity.

What is they man actually trying to say?

 

[markb325]

If this is the man's statement word for word. Then he has his head so far in the fucking clouds he doesn't know what is going on in the world today.

Then again he could just be anothe peace monger<sp?> who thinks that fighting violence with violence isn't the answer. He could be right but in this case only history will tell.

 

[binkley]

Then again he could just be another peace monger who thinks that fighting violence with violence isn't the answer.

But he isn't: reread the quotation. He says civilian casualties are ok if the operation is swift, goal-oriented and successful. His statement could just as well apply to the 9-11 bombers as to US operations in Afghanistan.

Why is the new head of the Anglican church even having this conversation?

 

[sunstruck]

Why is the new head of the Anglican church even having this conversation?

Why wouldn't he? He's a religious leader. This is in part a holy war. Not to mention all religious leaders should be concerned and involved in anything that threatens their parisheners. And England is threatened.

 

[binkley]

Why wouldn't he? He's a religious leader. This is in part a holy war. Not to mention all religious leaders should be concerned and involved in anything that threatens their parisheners. And England is threatened.

Quite right. My phrasing was ill-judged. I'm not questioning the existence of the conversation, I'm shocked at its direction.