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To: paul_philp who wrote (60604)	12/8/2002 2:44:17 PM
From: stockman_scott	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

<<...I do believe that the people who signed that advertisement are advocating a policy of mediocrity...>> I'm not sure I agree with you there...I actually think that a policy of vigilant containment may be the safest way to deal with Iraq. I fear a U.S. attack against Iraq will only motivate Al Qaeda to increase their resolve to commit more terrorist acts against our 'softer targets' around the world...It doesn't matter how much we spend on defense --> there is NO WAY to totally protect ourselves. Smarter leaders would seriously examine WHY we are being attacked. What are the root causes of all this tension...? Some of it may have to do with how the U.S. is viewed around the world...Maybe its time to lead by example. regards, -Scott btw, you may be right that 'there are some pretty high quality people in the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy.' -- Yet, I continue to have my doubts about the Richard Perles of this world...;-)