From: Platt Holden (pholden@sc.rr.com)
Date: Thu Jun 03 2004 - 16:46:30 BST
Hi Leland,
> On Jun 2, 2004, at 19:21, Platt Holden wrote:
>
> > Not only is this false, but it bears no relevance to the Americans who
> > died to defeat the Axis in WWII. Why do you attempt to belittle what the
> > U.S. did to free Europe from the Fascist and Communist boots? Maybe you
> > and Chomsky ought to the concentration camps and look long and hard at
> > those ovens.
>
> Er, Platt. Not to stir the pot or anything but the US only joined WWII
> because it was brought to their back door. Remember Pearl Harbor? Prior to
> that, the US was perfectly happy to stay out of it. They were FORCED into
> participating.
>
> Most of the Allied forces declared war on Germany within 10 days of the
> invasion of Poland (most were involved by Sept. 10, 1939. The US didn't
> jump in until Dec. 8th, 1941. That's 2 long years of war that the US was
> indifferent about).
>
> Now, the US did do great things to aid in the removal of Fascist
> dictators once they became involved, but my feeling is their
> contribution was a grudging one that only came because their pride was
> wounded in that December 7th sneak attack.
Agree. The U.S. should have made a preemptive strike on Germany in the
1930's as soon as it became evident Hitler was intent on world domination.
But due to lack of leadership on the part of FDR, we didn't. But, none of
that detracts from what the U.S. did to save Europe from both the Nazies
and the Commies. Their lack of appreciation is appalling.
Regards,
Platt
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