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Just to clarify, I wasn't saying these particular civilians were minding their own business, but that it's entirely possible that another target might be.

How would you feel if America dropped missiles on "known" terrorists houses here in Canada, with the government's approval? You might like the fact that America is eliminating terrorism in Canada, until they miss and take out some civilians who were minding their own business.

Well, I have no formal education or experience in Air Ops or Int so I'll take your word for what it sounds like over mine. :)

If these Somali's are recruited into terrorism why do they stay in Somalia? If they bitterly oppose the United States' backing of Ethiopia's invasion something tells me you'd have a bigger effect by detonating multiple car bombs in a busy US street instead of a Somali one.

Actually, while you're right, I think I may have been a bit harsh with my comments. While sneaking into the DPRK is indeed a stupid idea, conflicting reports abound about where they were when captured. Their South Korean guide says they were on the Chinese side (and North Korean Border Guards...

I think the reason he thought an Int badge would be appropriate is because the job involves "observing, briefing and forecasting" weather conditions, which sounds a lot like Intelligence to me. In addition, the United States Air Force has "Special Operations Weather Technicians" whose job it...

Just how did the government get authorization to intercept the initial phone calls? What's wrong with my desire to go to Somalia that's gonna cause the government to monitor me? If the government keeps intercepting things, soon you'll find terrorists switching to encrypted CB and shortwave...

What did those women expect when they snuck into NORTH KOREA? My god, I'm surprised they weren't shot on sight.

I wonder what Pakistan thinks about Americans dropping missiles on their citizens? What if they got it wrong and bombed an unrelated civilian?

The idea wasn't necessarily that it was worth more, but more that it's easier to obtain now because it's more expected that a person will have one. As society shifts to requiring higher degrees, the standards will shift in order to accommodate the increased demand on the institutions from...

Jimmy Carter did something similar back in '94, though that was to prevent nuclear war (if I remember.) I remember it from a documentary, but this page seems to be a good overview: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1316/is_n12_v29/ai_20089207/

Yeah, you've got it right :) Sorry, it's been a bit of a long day for me too!

Sorry, I'll try and rephrase. If 20 years ago, you only needed a High School diploma to be a Prison Guard, and there were 100,000 HSD holders, that means 100,000 eligible people for that position. If, arbitrarily, to "keep up with the times" they suddenly require a 4-year degree, and there...

I haven't read the 10 pages of this thread (I promise I will, hopefully the power doesn't go out during this storm before I finish ;D), but has anyone considered the fact that more and more jobs require a High School diploma, or a College degree, or a Graduate degree, than did before? Perhaps...

Am I the only one who thinks "space-terorrism" is the next big thing? Shoot a couple rockets up from wherever it is you live; it doesn't matter where they land (as long as they don't hit your country), and you're guaranteed to scare people.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hM96sRn69bkN1XDLqb2_pkmFxqdgD99S8VAO0 Reproduced under the Fair Dealing provision of the Copyright Act I wonder what the DPRK propaganda machine will make of this?

I apologize; I was having a bad day when I wrote that. However I do believe the remainder of your comment should be directed to the original writer of that post in question. Again, sorry.

Sorry, I think I came off as having a bit of an attitude; I didn't mean too, it just struck me as odd. It's neat to know that we do have other other militaries here outside of exercises though.

I've recently run across several references online to British Soldiers posted to Canada. What role do these Soldiers playing, and how can a foreign Military have a Soldier posted "indefinitely" to Canada (as one woman online stated her husband as being?) I assume Canada reciprocally sends...

Or a maple leaf ;) I seem to remember receiving an emailed forward of several more of these pictures a few years ago. I wish I knew what it was called now :(