Sorry I didn't make myself clear. My point is that most Islamic countries are not stable, and are, therefore, a greater risk with nuclear weapons. I am aware that Turkey, altho tremendously corrupt, and with a huge inflation level (when we were there the rate was 1400 lira to the dollar, two weeks later, it was 1700, and is now approaching 2,000,000 lira), is among the secular Islamic governments. However, the glue that keeps Turkey relatively stable is the military, which has been relatively trusted.
<<The hidden agenda is "OIL", Fred.>> Turkey has no oil, nor does Pakistan, but we are uncomfortable with the proliferation of nuclear weapons to any unstable country.
My point is that the creation of a stable country takes time and tradition. There used to be revolutions in South America monthly. Yet the revolution in Chile two years ago, was the first in SA in 20 years, and it only lasted two days. (We happened to be there during the two days, and it was boring, as revolutions go).
Also, I don't want the USA to be exempt from international law, and I am not arguing that we are saintly. I am saying that Saddam is a criminal. As such, he must, along with others, be accountable.
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