[DoreenMichele]

FWIW, I am the child of a WW2 vet and also a former military wife. People who know me well have described me as a pro military hippie tree hugger.

It is my understanding that Shaolin priests believe "A man of peace must be strong" and both willing and able to defend his views in a fight to the death.

I hope you get some sleep. Stay hydrated.

[pineaux]

Ah, the shape of hackernews flamewars. So refreshing ;)

[the_only_law]

"man of peace" is a hell of a way to describe a government that completely destroys and destabilizes nations on the other side of the world.