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Pre-emptive War on Iraq

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Submitted by Philip W. McLarty (United States), Nov 13, 2006 at 07:57

I have enjoyed reading your opinions and gleaning from your insight. But, on this installment, I couldn't disagree more strongly.

The essence of my disagreement is with the central thesis, that it was right to pre-empt Saddam Hussein. I'm aware of the atrocities and the extravagances, but think with me: When is pre-emptive war justifiable? And if you can make a case for it, why not with Iran, North Korea or any of the tribal states of Africa, where genocide is taken for granted?

No, I think we made a serious error declaring war on Iraq without any provocation or threat to our sovereignty. Given that mistake - and our failure to admit it - everything else is an attempt to make the best of a bad situation.

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Pre-emptive War on Iraq [128 words]Philip W. McLartyNov 13, 2006 07:5765982
A democracy in need of several reforms [89 words]Peter EdwardssonNov 9, 2006 13:4065669
Link between Israel and Switzerland [41 words]Alain Jean-MairetNov 9, 2006 01:2365624
Israel's Leadership [130 words]clarence puckettNov 9, 2006 00:5265619

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