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To: tejek who wrote (221312)	3/2/2005 2:14:42 AM
From: Elroy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573579

Because I don't see it as a positive that an election was made possible only because of the close supervision of 150K soldiers from a superpower. I don't see it as a positive when 15-20% of the population abstained out of fear and/or rebellion. So....you don't see ANY positive things that are occurring in the Middle East as a result of the removal of Saddam from power? Of course there are negative repurcussions (you list them over and over), but you don't see ANYTHING good? At all?? I don't see as a positive the election in Afghanistan when the prime minister can't leave the capital out of fear for his life. What about the fact that Afghanistan's government is recognized by and can interact with the rest of the planet? That's gotta be better for Afghanis than the previous regime which was only recognized by a total of three countries (Saudi, UAE and I think Kuwait)? I don't see it as a positive that after two years, Iraq is in a constant state of chaos What about the fact that most Iraqis are happy that Saddam is gone? What's more important, their view or yours?? I don't see it as a positive that we are at this stage of chaos after two years of deaths, maiming and billions of dollars expended. What chaos??? There is a minor civil disobedience going on, which will likely subside more and more every year. Your average Iraqi will not describe his daily life as "chaotic". What's going on now in Iraq pales in comparison to real chaos. Why don't you see progress where before their was oppression? Open your eyes to the world around you. Would you rather be reasonably well fed in a jail, or have to fight to be free to do as you choose?