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To: chowder who wrote (21652)	10/1/2004 11:20:36 AM
From: The Ox	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 23153

Hi dabum, I looked over last nights posts and I want to apologize for not paying closer attention to this thread's name (specifically the second word)! A bit of an over-reaction... Sure, wars are as much about economics as politics but, as the "leader of the free world", the US has a responsibility to everyone on this planet NOT to over use our powerful position in this world. The path we have taken in Iraq begs the question of future pre-emptive strikes and to what degree does a nation have to cross the line before we attack. You have stated that we should not undermine the leadership while our troops are fighting. I agree completely on a fundamental level but we have a new paradigm facing our leadership. The "War on Terror" will continue well past the next 4 years or, more specifically, well past this administration's watch. Waiting until the fighting is over to change the leadership is not an option with this type of fight. I disagree that our civilian population lacks the courage to fight and win and it appears (to me) that you put too much stock into what the whiners and bitchers say. jmo mh