Letters of Note: Be an unbeatable person and avenge my death

Re:Letters of Note: Be an unbeatable person and avenge my death by adamc on Friday August 27, 2010 @08:12AM (#1638560)

I found that ineffably sad; the author giving up the chance to see his kids grow up, the kids missing their father, the wife with two kids to raise, and all for nothing. (Although it would be almost as sad even if I valued the purpose.)

It's a good reminder to follow my values and build things to help people live, rather than sow hate and destruction; to combat the madness, rather than profit by it.

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Re:Letters of Note: Be an unbeatable person and avenge my death by iacvlvs on Friday August 27, 2010 @08:38AM (#1638616)

I think he was following his values. He was willing to give up his life to help (his) people live. I believe his goals, intention and ideals were noble. His actions, on the other hand, were horrific. That's why they say war is hell.

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Re:Letters of Note: Be an unbeatable person and avenge my death by JoeAltmaier on Friday August 27, 2010 @11:04AM (#1639007)

Help his people live? They were living fine up til then; he was helping his Emperor attempt to conquer the world.

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