Originally posted by RT and his SE: Go read Allmighty's post and show me where it says this. "The United States sold weapons in order to free hostages" This may be your opinion but it's not relevant to this dicussion. My response was based on what Allmighty wrote, not on whats going on in your head.
Uhm..., I think you need to re-read my post as well. I never said anything about Iran/Contra saving lives (nor about freeing hostages). I stated it was a wise political move to maintain stability in the Middle East, as well as to further push the Marshall plan. Iran/Contra was in no way about saving lives (c'mon we were sponsoring a war on both sides). It was about maintaining the political status quo in one global region and pushing a capitalist and democratic dogma in another.
In this case; Yes, the End justified the Means, in American eyes. I have said nothing about the End justifing the Means in respect to Tookie. For you to draw the conclusion that I am is folly. I even stated:
Quote: Sometimes, yes. It would truly depend on the End, and availble means to that desired End.
