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Old 02-28-2008, 02:22 PM   #30 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by garysher View Post
I agree. I'm just glad I wasn't around in those days, but my parents were and their stories are pretty sobering. It makes any problems we have today fade into insignificance.

I just wonder if the Brits (or the Americans) would have the same grit and fortitude if they were faced with a similar threat today.
No we wouldnt, and that is sad.