[claustrophobia9]

My real point is in the fact that we have no real control over whether we die or not, since indefinately all of us will at some time. Similarly each of us has no significant control over the end of these conflicts and therefore all we can really do is sit and watch. Its amazing how I can think this way and still be labeled a "determinist". I'm always optimistic about situations like these because I know that if I'm wrong there won't be anyone to rub it in my face.