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From: jc@sdcsvax.UUCP (John Cornelius)
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Subject: Re: Call for action on an Alternative to the Nuclear Dilemma
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Date: Mon, 6-Jan-86 10:52:11 EST
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In the war of 1812 we were never at war with Russia, France was.

During the Russian Revolution we were doing in Russia what we are doing in
Nicaragua, supporting a faction. Again, no declaration of war.

In Vietnam Russia returned the favor except they did not send troops.

Russia's perception of Europe as a battleground is understandable albeit a bit
paranoid. They have been invaded by every country in Europe at one time or
another (except maybe Belgium and the Netherlands) and it has been expensive
every time. The United States is not a part of that history of invasion.

Russia and the United States are much more similar than they are different. The
same statement might not be applicable to the United States and some other
countries such as Japan, Iran, China, and India.

John Cornelius
Western Scientific