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To: TimF who wrote (20699)3/6/2002 12:29:37 AM
From: Bilow  Respond to of 281500
 
Hi twfowler; Re: "If we really want to make Iraq in to a functioning democracy we might have to be there for a long time."

While I am not in favor of attacking Iraq (at least at this time), I don't think it would be that difficult to make the place democratic. The place is already relatively secular, and that's half the battle, at least in the religion - run - amok Middle East.

It would a hell of a lot easier than bringing democracy to Afghanistan. Maybe even easier than Pakistan. But I don't see this as a good enough reason to start a war.

-- Carl



To: TimF who wrote (20699)3/6/2002 2:50:35 AM
From: frankw1900  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
To get a democracy you would have to root out the Bath party,

The Iraqis would do that, given a little freedom.


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