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To: Ilaine who wrote (81241)	3/11/2003 2:24:33 PM
From: aladin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

CB, Its a classic argument, the actual reason for the impasse on this thread and at the UN today. As defined it states - War for defensive purposes only. The counter-argument is that post-9/11 with enemies & terrorists trying for WMD, can we afford to wait? John@leaningtoactionbutstillfeelbadaboutit.com

To: Ilaine who wrote (81241)	3/11/2003 2:25:07 PM
From: michael97123	Respond to of 281500

Beware gulf of tonkin type incident to ignite this thing. Right or wrong something like this may initiate hostilities. Iraqs very moderate remarks indicate they are aware of this also at some level. U-2 flights recalled Controllers recalled two U-2 surveillance planes assisting U.N. weapons inspectors over central Iraq today after Iraq challenged the flights' authorization and sent aircraft to approach them. Iraq called the incident as a misunderstanding and said it did not take hostile action against the planes