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To: Hawkmoon who wrote (35837)	8/3/2002 1:23:16 PM
From: Win Smith	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Iran kicked his butt at great cost, while we were weighing in on Saddam's side, sinking oodles of Iranian ships and shooting down an Iranian civilian airliner. Originally because the airliner was allegedly off course, out of schedule, not listening on the required radio band, and diving for a US ship, none of which actually turned out to be true in the end. I wouldn't advise we ignore Saddam, I'd advise looking beyond the propaganda barrage of the moment. Given your penchant for historical analogies, I'd bring up the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982. Sharon had a plan there that looked pretty concrete compared to the current handwaving on Iraq.

To: Hawkmoon who wrote (35837)	8/3/2002 11:01:18 PM
From: KLP	Respond to of 281500

Any criticism should always have a counterpoint, and if we looked at the politicians, media and pundits, perhaps we would be all better informed if they offered their alternative with us. Most won't do it. Perhaps they aren't able/capable. Perhaps they are just trying to make political points, or sell advertising. Appreciate your words...Perhaps all of us could say this every time we hear a criticism of current policy: " It's pretty easy to criticize the plans of others when you have none of your own to offer."