peace is really loud and violent!

The Sounds of Peace
Col. Stephen Davis, commander of Marine Regimental Combat Team 2, which is responsible for much of western Iraq, quoted in yesterday’s New York Times:

“We’re not going anywhere,” he told the murmuring crowd, adding that as long as there were attacks against Iraqi or American troops the house searches and roadblocks and bridge closings would continue.

“Some of you are concerned about the attack helicopters and mortar fire from the base,” he said. “I will tell you this: those are the sounds of peace.”

(Think Progress)
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I think maybe this col. has seen a little too much fighting!
I think if I were in a room with someone who said something that weird, I would slowly back out fo the door and run for the hills!