Think about going to war! Twice!
A lot of people are thinking about and supporting going to war in Iraq. There are a few aspects that need to be considered. One is that in case the US attacks Iraq, most Arab nations are likely not to support the US anymore. Additionally, attacking Iraq will surely lead to an increase of hate against Americans and American institutions world wide. I am not saying that Saddam Hussein is not a dictator, ridiculing UN sanctions. My point is that before going and attacking Iraq, there needs to be support within the area and especially among the Arab people. Another aspect to be considered is the succession of Saddam Hussein. Who is going to lead that country?
If you think that Saddam Hussein is torturing his people, you are right. If you think that it is a reason to attack Iraq, kill Saddam, and institute another government, then why have the following things not happened? Attack the Sudan, because there, terrorists are trained. Attack Angola, because Mugabe is torturing his own people. Attack Somalia, because terrorits are trained there. The list is long.
There are many places in the world where justice as we define it is not happening. Does it give us the right to institute our own values and beliefs on those people? Are we sure that they really want it?
Silke Pierson