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Originally posted by Groove
I'm against war under any circumstances except as a last resort and much as I despise Saddam Hussein and everything he stands for, I don't believe all non-military alternatives have been exhausted yet.
I also oppose the US unilaterally (ie without UN support) attacking a sovereign state that isn't a clear and present danger to the US. I think that this will set a VERY dangerous precedent and is likely to upset the balance of power between countries around the world. Basically the US is rolling the dice and the whole World will have to live with the consequences.
Furthermore, I think that if the US was serious about addressing the REAL danger posed by rogue nations they'd be focusing on North Korea. Those lunatics have nukes, they have missiles and only last week they threatened to nuke NY! But hey, Korea doesn't have any oil and they do have the capacity to inflict massive US casualties. So it's probably best not to pursue a military solution with the North Koreans.
That in a nut-shell is the basis of my cynicism. But I certainly don't have any sympathy for Saddam and his supporters, I look forward to their downfall!
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Groove,
I understand your position and only wish others were able to express themselves logically and eloquently as you.
I agree about the "balance of power" issue.
I disagree on North Korea,
they WILL be dealt with,
one country at a time.
As for NK's promise to inflict pain...
I believe it's a wishful thinking.
Quite often playing poker I bluffed my way out,
and this si exactly what they do now,
IMO