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July 6, 2008 - 6:49 pm - by Richard Fernandez
Anthony (Los Angeles)
2008-07-06 20:51:24

I’m tired of our guilting ourselves to death.

On the contrary, while recognizing that desperate circumstances may call for horrifying measures, I think we need that sense of guilt and shame that comes from not living up to our own ideals, even when violating them is necessary to survive. It shows a conscience, a belief that we can be better, which is something that separates us from our barbaric enemies.