A Just War: Re: Mexican War

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Top 1.   Jan 22, 2003 12:59 PM

» AWillis - Re: Mexican War

In response to message posted by BrianTubbs:

Thanks for writing, and I apologize for not having responded sooner.

Strictly speaking, you're right in your assessment of what the Mexican-American War was, in and of itself: A border dispute. The war actually began, though, when the US Army crossed the Rio Grande into Mexico after a lengthy buildup. Who fired the first shots and why the Army moved south are open to debate by historians. I've read at least three different versions of why and how. That's what I meant by "it could be argued." Does it matter now how and why? Maybe, maybe not, it all depends on how one looks at it.

As for why Suite saw fit to put a military column in the business category... you got me on that one. Maybe it's because I focus on training so much. Don't know for sure.

Thanks for reading, and thanks for your service to the country.

Drew

-- posted by AWillis


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