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To: JohnM who wrote (36187)	8/6/2002 11:20:30 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (1) of 281500

Much too different circumstances. Required different calculations at the outset. The WWII calculations were, rightfully, all defensive; Oh give me a break.. Just because Clinton was too gutless to take Saddam to task except for "Desert Fox" (inspired by his impeachment proceedings) doesn't mean we have to continue to be. The entire reason we didn't invade Baghdad in 1991 was due to the belief that Saddam would fall anyway. That didn't happen, which means WE "miscalculated" his ability to retain power. In this case, one of the central justifications for a "regime change" in Iraq is a better government, a better society. Thus, if that fails to come about, it's possible things could be worse NOTHING will change if we do nothing. 12 years of containment has failed and Saddam still pursues nuclear technology and provides support for terrorist groups. But it is CLEAR to almost everyone but you that, left alone, Saddam will cause further problems for the US and every other nation in the region. There is NO redeeming quality that can be associated with Saddam.. None at all. And he attempted to assasinate George Bush Sr. during a trip to Saudi Arabia. It was foiled. Hawk

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