You must be referring to the gassing of the Kurds. That wasn't recent. It was over a decade ago. And guess who was supplying Saddam with his WMD. Also, Saddam was in a civil war against the Kurds. I thought he went over the line however. And that was enough reason for us to take him out back in the Gulf war.
"Second, we fought Iraq ten years ago and they haven't been in compliance with the cease fire agreement for years."
So ten years ago, Saddam had gassed Kurds and invaded Kuwait. And we didn't take him out then. And for the last 10 years, he's gassed no one...and invaded no one....and now it's time to take him out? You mean you don't see a disconnect here? I'm sure he is persuing WMD.....but like I said...aren't many other countries doing the same? As for the compliance issue, I think thats a weak excuse. However, I'm sure it is a legally valid one.
" Third, and most importantly, your argument is a very old and tired one. Many people often use excuses in order to avoid doing something that is necessary. Are there others who need to be dealt with? Yes. Can we take on everyone at one time? No. You have to pick your battles? The real important question for you is if we decided to go after all of the countries you just named would you support the action? The answer is an obvious no. You are simply using this argument to support your viewpoint that we should not go to war."
My argument may be tired...but it is still valid. I believe Saddam is one bad dude. I think he is a potential threat to his region. I think he may even have agents involved in terrorism....in our country. He may have his finger on OKC and other terrorist events in America. I just want our President to explain to America why now is the time to take this guy out. Maybe he is about to do this. But up til now, nothing. I want him to explain why it wasn't OK to get rid of Saddam a decade ago when his use of WMD was a "recent" event...and he had just invaded another country. But now, after a decade of relatively good behavior on the part of Saddam, it is time to get him. And now, when the stakes are so much higher. Saddam has had ten years to develop or aquire serious WMD. And although I'm not to worried about a direct attack on America, I'm very fearful for Israel. Israel could be severely injured. And that would surely result in an escalation of war that would ignite the Middle East and the world. I'm sure that you...and me...and the rest of America want this war on terrorism won. However, if ever there was a time to be prudent, it has to be now. If our President lays out how Saddam was really the one behind 911, then I say lets roll. If he shows that Saddam was behind OKC then that may be justification. But I'm not ready to risk WW3 just because he kicked out the UN inspectors. Especially when it will be America paying for it in dollars and blood. And the rest of the world will accuse us of being the bullies. If Bush has the goods on Saddam....then let's do it. But I still wonder why we didn't do it when we had the chance. Why is it differnet now. 130 posted on 9/5/02 6:38 PM Pacific by ItisaReligionofPeace