Isn't it sad?

Question

From all that I read and hear about the true reasons for invading Iraq is for oil.

I'm no sympathiser with a lot of the idiots of the Middle East, beleive me.

But when you actually think about the thousands of people getting killed, just for a commodity like oil, it's very sad.

I wonder if politicians who make these choices actually think about the loss of life etc, or whether they just go along with the other heads of state. It makes them no better than muggers and armed burglars really. They want something so they take it by force.

Don't you think that's so cruel? Ruining people's lives because you want something?

Answer 1

I think it's really sad.

Answer 2

You've a lot to learn

Answer 3

i agree with you its mostly about greed ..and very sad

Answer 4

All wars whatever the reason for them are sad, and in some cases as far as I can see pointless.

Answer 5

yes it is

Answer 6

I agree with you. To go to war over oil is no different than to go to war over anything else. In the past wars have been fought over water, fish, salt etc...so maybe oil isn't that weird.

Answer 7

We need oil to power things.

Would you be willing to go without a PC and walk everywhere?

Didn't think so.

Answer 8

sad.

Answer 9

Its a sad fact but so is the fact that without plenty of cheap oil the west would be thrown into poverty.

People complain about the fuel and energy prices now, just think of what it would be like if all the oil and gas goes to the highest global bidder.

Will be just like mad max

Answer 10

I feel really sorry for the poor children who are so innocent in all of this, yet they are the ones who are robbed of parents and their right to be happy and safe. It's heartbreaking.