I certainly did not intend to insult Amb. Wilson or other members of the forum by addressing their comments. However, I vociferously disagree with the majority. I don't believe force is necessary in about 80% of the cases in which it's used. Here's an idea for Iraq no one seems to consider. To depose Hussein, lift the sanctions and donate money to civil projects. Turn Babylon into a paradise on Earth. It would cost half of a major military effort, and certainly far less in immediate and long term costs than a first-strike nuclear confrontation. Especially build computer infrastructure and give the people access to the world's information resources, uncensored, and therefore a semblance of freedom and democracy. Give incentive to their military and people to _want_ to allow U.N. weapons inspectors everywhere. They'd realize what they missed under Hussein. Hussein is a thug, an oppressor, and a murderer, according to almost every available piece of information. "The good guys" shouldn't sink to his level with things like first-strike and killing of Iraqi civilians. Mark Hedges
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