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Politics : Your Thoughts Regarding France? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: David Lawrence who wrote (278)	3/10/2003 4:00:14 AM
From: GUSTAVE JAEGER	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 662

Is Jimmy Carter French? An attack is not yet justified Jimmy Carter NYT Monday, March 10, 2003 Iraq I ATLANTA Profound changes have been taking place in American foreign policy, reversing consistent bipartisan commitments that for more than two centuries have earned the nation greatness. These commitments have been predicated on basic religious principles, respect for international law and alliances that resulted in wise decisions and mutual restraint. The apparent determination to launch a war against Iraq, without international support, is a violation of these premises. As a Christian and as a president who was severely provoked by international crises, I became thoroughly familiar with the principles of a just war, and it is clear that a substantially unilateral attack on Iraq does not meet these standards. This is an almost universal conviction of religious leaders. For a war to be just, it must meet several clearly defined criteria. [...] iht.com