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Politics : TRIAL OF SADDAM HUSSEIN
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To: marek_wojna who wrote (439)7/22/2004 12:44:08 PM
From: Neeka  Read Replies (1) of 493
 
The countries of the ME have been living in a time warp. Religious leaders rule most countries and leaders within those countries encourage ignorance. Where communication is tightly controlled and anyone with views or beliefs that differ from government religious mantra or government sponsored teachings are killed or imprisoned. SH was never freely elected, and in fact, oversaw a brutal dictatorship. The people of Iraq overwhelmingly supported his overthrow and are now dealing with the militant terrorist fanatics who fear Iraqi new found freedom. There has been blood shed, and that will continue for quite awhile until the mullah's armies are either eliminated or forced to allow free expression without the threat of death. And contrary to what you may believe....most Americans support the export of democracy and really don't give a damn whether "other people" have a problem with that.

Tourism is up and the US and France share the top position in tourist visits.

World's Top Tourism Destinations 2003

In spite of last year's variable performance the ranking has not altered significantly. The first four positions in terms of tourist arrivals as well as in terms of tourism receipts remain unchanged, with France and the United States as unchallenged leaders. In the ranking by International Tourist Arrivals the most significant modification is experienced by Canada , moving from the 7th to the 10th position as a result of the 13% decrease suffered in 2003. The benefiting destinations were Austria , climbing 2 positions to 7th, and Germany , climbing one to 9th. The order of tourism earners reflects the impact of SARS and the exchange rate fluctuations experienced in 2003, with European destinations moving up and Asian destinations moving down. Most likely, however, the latter will be temporarily as Asian destinations are expected quickly to regain lost ground.

world-tourism.org
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