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Originally posted by fastpat
[B]The difference was the Spartans, and not much later, the rest of the Greek city-states, were actually defending their homeland from a US government type invasion.
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The Spartans fought against the Persians to preserve their way of life, which was essentially the utter subjugation of the Lacedonians.
I therefore find it most peculiar that- given your clearly stated beliefs- you judge the Spartans worthy of praise.
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Neither M21Sniper nor Randy defended anything other than their self perceived macho image,
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I defended the man to my left and to my right, like every soldier does. I was not motivated by the accolades of the social elite or the 'unwashed throng'. No good soldier is.
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certainly neither was defending America.
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You are entitled to your opinion, worthless as it may be.