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Originally Posted by Skybird
Penguin,
we laucnh stupid, wanted-but-not-needed wars, we fight them over illusions and for idiotic reasons, and in stuopid manners, we mess up the lives of millions of people by that, and do not lose many words about the violence and death we cause by that, unneeded, we also sell weapons as if they were ordinary trade goods, we support inhumane regimes and turn a blind eye on how they use thesae weapons and against whom.
And you suddenly discover your ecological conscience over 1200 tons of lead? 
Sorry, but I must ask for a check of priorities. 
I am not against it in principle. I just think we should have more urgent things on our minds. |
Well, there isn't much we can do about the stupid decisions of our politicians, but why oppose a little step in the right direction if it doesn't bust up the finances or combat capabilities?
The lead issue is one they can solve easily and I rather see small steps than no steps at all because you can wait forever before our politicians become wise and remedy the points on the top of your post.