[mc10]

WILL U.S. RISK DEATH OF INSPECTORS?

[Frank_Discussion]

Hmmm... We start softening the site with air strikes, maybe in Basra first, I think Anan will get the message.

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[11B3]

Look for the inspectors to leave soon - SOTU may give us the answer.

[ApesForEvolution]

Um, are you implying that Koffee would use UN Inspectors as human shields? If he did that, he should be thrown in the ocean and forced to swim to Europe or Africa, his choice...

[Republic]

I don't think Anan's feelings or orders will matter-the UN inspectors, given word of immediate attack, will leave whether Anan says stay or not. However, the Iraqi's are watching their movements like hawks, and should a mass exodus occur, with some rush to it, Iraq will know the sky is about to light up and the future is about to change!

HURRAY for ALL of the Iraqi people who have suffered under the heavy cruel hand of Saddam. Their liberation is near and there is NOTHING BETTER! God Speed our troops, leaders and the innocents in Iraq.

[goodnesswins]

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I've wondered about the use of the Inspectors as "shields" for months.....

[piasa]

WILL U.S. RISK DEATH OF INSPECTORS?

Why wouldn't we? Our pilots and troops are at risk. Heck, as we saw on 911, we're all at risk.

But I hear leftist human shields are worth 20 bonus points per bullseye.

[AdamSelene235]

WILL U.S. RISK DEATH OF INSPECTORS?

I'm afraid the needs of the many will outweigh the needs of the few.

As good socialists, I'm sure the UN will understand.

[mhking]

They make great targets!

[HardStarboard]

They might become "real inspectors" looking for a deep, dark place to hide when we send a few F-117's and F-16 over Bagdad. It just might be "Oh lookie what we found"!

Unfortunately, I think Bush will give them a week or so warning....which puts our armed forces in greater danger. Thats the way the game must be played these days. Its a damn shame.

[scannell]

First the inspectors don't work for the General Assembly, Annan or even the UN per se, but are a special charge of the Security Council. I don't think he is in the loop for blocking their removal.

[ConservativeConvert]

Goofy can blow me.