Originally posted by ETayrien:
i wouldnt be too sure about the iraqi people not liking sadaam. its not like theres a gallup poll over there. in any event, a us-iraqi war certainly isnt going to improve relations in the middle east any. i wonder if it will really protect us from terrorism at all?


Like dnewman stated, sit down and have a chat with the 4 million Iraqis living in exile.

Originally posted by ETayrien:
i wonder if it will really protect us from terrorism at all?


Though it was often selected as a theme, I do not believe our government is starting this war to protect us from terrorism. The argument is not there. However, I think the negative impact will be very minimal. The terrorists already want to kill us all, it does not really matter if we ruin their day.

In the long run though, I could foresee it as helping thwart terrorism, as Iraqis should hopefully be exposed to a better lifestyle. I also suspect many of the exiled Iraqis will return, and with them they bring education, and the knowledge that everyone in the west is not a devil.

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