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To: Elroy who wrote (221416)	3/2/2005 12:16:15 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) of 1573697

Because I don't see it as a positive that an election was made possible only because of the close supervision of 150K soldiers from a superpower. I don't see it as a positive when 15-20% of the population abstained out of fear and/or rebellion. So....you don't see ANY positive things that are occurring in the Middle East as a result of the removal of Saddam from power? Of course there are negative repurcussions (you list them over and over), but you don't see ANYTHING good? At all?? Its the equivalent of spending $1000 on the lottery over a six month period and finally winning a hundred bucks. Am I glad that I won the $100? Of course. Was it worth the $1000? Not in my estimation, but hey, I always am weighing out cost vs results. Its my nature. I don't see as a positive the election in Afghanistan when the prime minister can't leave the capital out of fear for his life. What about the fact that Afghanistan's government is recognized by and can interact with the rest of the planet? Yeah. So what? That's gotta be better for Afghanis than the previous regime which was only recognized by a total of three countries (Saudi, UAE and I think Kuwait)? Afghans are very poor people. Do you honestly believe its important to them how many ambassadors reside in Kabul? I don't see it as a positive that after two years, Iraq is in a constant state of chaos What about the fact that most Iraqis are happy that Saddam is gone? What's more important, their view or yours?? I am sure they are very happy. They say so when interviewed. However, they also say they do not like the current state of madness. There are some who complain very loudly and would prefer to be back under Saddam. I hope that they are in the minority. I don't see it as a positive that we are at this stage of chaos after two years of deaths, maiming and billions of dollars expended. What chaos??? There is a minor civil disobedience going on, which will likely subside more and more every year. Minor? They just killed 120 people in one incident........the largest one to date. Maybe I am overly sensitive but it doesn't seem minor to me. Your average Iraqi will not describe his daily life as "chaotic". What's going on now in Iraq pales in comparison to real chaos. I guess you are entitled to your opinion but when I hear that women have to carry an ak-47 to attend a class at the university, that sounds a bit chaotic to me. Why don't you see progress where before their was oppression? Open your eyes to the world around you. Would you rather be reasonably well fed in a jail, or have to fight to be free to do as you choose? I am an American. I live in reasonable freedom. I would like to see the rest live in a similar situation. However, I do not want to pay for their freedom in American lives and dollars. Apparently, you do not share that sentiment. Its one of the components in the schism that divides us. ted

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