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McCain's heroic story isn't the whole story; questions need asking

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9. Given that Russia has about 1,000 ICBMS, with enough of them pointed at us to kill most Americans in one massive strike, do you think it’s wise to get involved in disputes near her border by sending ships and supplies to Georgia and, say, by installing missiles in Poland? Are you aware the Chinese have announced plans to build enough ICBMs to penetrate such a shield? Have we sparked a new nuclear global arms race?

10. Do you believe a false casus belli is ever justified to start a pre-emptive war? Do you renounce the Gulf of Tonkin Resolutions that justified American military escalation in Vietnam?

11. Do you believe you killed civilians when bombing North Vietnam? If so, do you have any regrets?

12. Do you renounce the Bush administration for building a dishonest case for the bombing, invasion and occupation of Iraq, including forged documents and planted stories in the media?

13. Please explain to the American people the logic by which you advocate a massive expansion of nuclear facilities while threatening to bomb other countries for doing the same on a much more modest scale? While you’re at it, tell us how you will keep this technology from spreading while pouring billions into new reactors and creating a permanent class of nuclear scientists and technicians?

Obama has been clear where he stands on most such issues. If we knew where McCain stood, it might be possible to cast an intelligent vote come election day.

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