Its inventions and concerns have dictated what the military is fed in both war and peace.

Theological and apologetic concerns dictated what was and was not acceptable at least as much as scientific views did.

The same concern about joints dictates caution with the abrupt changes in direction that might result from a hard game of tennis or racquetball.

Formerly nearly all solders contained lead, but environmental concerns have increasingly dictated use of lead-free alloys for electronics and plumbing purposes.

In practice, practical concerns dictate otherwise.

Committee members could go their own way whenever national concerns dictated a strictly national path.

Religious concerns, though understandable and commendable, could certainly influence those ethics but should not dictate them.

That concern may well dictate where Mr. Bush travels and with whom he links arms.

Therefore, reason and environmental concerns dictate that we should concentrate on the targets and leave the means to the Member States themselves.

You're claiming credit for sharing whatever humanitarian or geostrategic concern dictates military action, while opposing the use of the only military power you yourself bear responsibility for.