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To: KonKilo who wrote (71538)	2/5/2003 3:31:04 PM
From: Thomas A Watson	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Yes that is the standard answer of indirection I expected. Those not capable of saying yes or no with or without qualification demonstrate their true intellect. "or you simply missed the presentation and are uninformed." was also opined. I'd say all those who can answer with a clear yes or no believe those who cannot about as much as they believe statements like ...nevermind LOL...

To: KonKilo who wrote (71538)	2/5/2003 5:11:24 PM
From: greenspirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

Being skeptical, and even cynical at a certain level is understandable. However, not all politicians are created equal. Secretary Powell is a statesman who has a high level of integrity. He was not duped, and I don't believe he would lie about something this important. Therefore, the evidence presented was credible. And it was very damning. He did more than just show a few satellite photo's. He melded together numerous pieces of information which painted a clear picture that Iraq is connected to Al Queada and terrorist cells worldwide. Since the Taliban have been routed out of Afghanistan, it's logical to go after the next major support center. If we want to stop (or seriously reduce), terrorism worldwide. Iraq is where we should go. Frankly, I'm surprised we haven't already started bombing those depot's we've identified.

To: KonKilo who wrote (71538)	2/5/2003 11:52:59 PM
From: frankw1900	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

At this level, politicians from real countries don't tell fibs. The facts Powell presented will be true. Governments will make decisions on the basis of their interests and interpretation. The US has made a strong case that Hussein's regime is rearming in the same manner as Hitler's did. There are definite bad consequences for not forcefully disarming, even replacing, the regime. Forcibly disarming or replacing Hussein's regime means going to war, which is also a rotten, but not necessarily worse, decision than allowing Hussein's regime to continue. From your posts I have the impression you'd like to know every outcome of such a war before agreeing to it. You won't get that information because much of it is unknown to the US government. I expect you will find quite a bit of information in next couple of weeks about what the US would like to do in Iraq after the war. But what the US actually will do after the invasion is unknowable because it will depend on the the situation then. This much is knowable about it. The US will behave in a correct manner towards Iraqi military people and civilians. It will also arrest the important surviving members of Saddam's government for trial by Iraqi courts for the crimes they have committed against the Iraqi people. The US will also try to preserve Iraq's boundaries. I expect if you look through the US State Department's website and its related links you might find a good indication of what the US wants to do in Iraq after the war. But as I said, what actually will be done depends on the situation then. The US is usually consistent with its stated intentions when it comes to big things.