Originally posted by Manic
I agree that Saddam has to go.
But is totally destroying the country and civilian people the answer...?
Surely, in the 21st century there are better solutions than this.
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Australia is the country in which I live. But, I do NOT subscribe to the motto of "My country - Right or Wrong"... Nor do I confuse my country with my government.
Our PrimeMinister is not popular, and will hopefully not be seen again after the next election.
I feel ashamed to be associated with the so-called leader of our country.
Howard is more popular than any other party leader. Crean won't even stand in the next election at the rate he is going - Labour will oust him before he drags the party down with him.
War isn't pretty, but it's more effective than 12 years of weak-willed UN sanctions, which have done nothing but make Iraqi people suffer on a greater scale.
Where were all the protesters when Saddam was gassing the Kurds? Protesting for free-speech and the right to protest?
The time has come, and while we're at it, it's nice to see the extremist Chechens, Iranians and all their mercenary friends are gonna drop by the barbecue.