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Article: Profits of mass destruction: talking points for your discussions about the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
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- Peace and Freedom
- Article date:
- March 22, 2005
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Had any conversations about Iraq or Afghanistan lately? As a peace activist you probably have, and if your conversations were with people who rely on the mainstream corporate media for information, some may have been a little contentious. You're bound to run into disagreements on Afghanistan even from those who oppose the Iraq war.
Conversations among citizens are important opportunities. Everything you can do to enlighten one or two souls builds momentum toward a genuine movement for peace. But when a discussion becomes emotional, it can be difficult to keep your wits, organize your thoughts, and bring the conversation back to your own framework. Learning and ...