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To: goldworldnet who wrote (222273)	1/25/2002 5:33:32 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

With more money, there is a greater chance of spreading it around to those in need. So I am hopeful. But there is a risk of Saddam diverting the money to bad ends, so it is not a slam dunk decision......

To: goldworldnet who wrote (222273)	1/25/2002 5:49:13 PM
From: DavesM	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769670

re:"if sanctions were removed do you think it would significantly improve conditions for the Iraqi people or just give Saddam more money?" Personally, I doubt it. I haven't looked at any analysis about the suffering of the Iraqi people, but my guess is that the people suffering, would have anyway. My guess is that the people suffering most, are from ethnic groups that were not considered loyal to the government and are being punished. The last time I looked, the United States imported more oil from Iraq than Kuwait.