Paul,
I agree with you that it is very hard to 'get behind' a war that is
unreasonable and without merit. Regime change is a very odd aim for
'democratic' countries to force on another especially when we empowered
Saddam and many other cronies in the region. I consider myself as British
as can be but I too have difficulty reconciling my loyalties on this one
because of the double standards applied inthe region and as I don't really
see this campaign stopping with Iraq.
Just to make a point here's a mail I received on the eve of hostilities.
Quick Political Scholastic Aptitude Test:
This test consists of one (1) multiple-choice question (so you better get it
right!). Look at this list of countries that the U.S. has bombed since the
end of World War II, compiled by historian William Blum:
China 1945-46
Korea 1950-53
China 1950-53
Guatemala 1954
Indonesia 1958
Cuba 1959-60
Guatemala 1960
Congo 1964
Peru 1965
Laos 1964-73
Vietnam 1961-73
Cambodia 1969-70
Guatemala 1967-69
Grenada 1983
Libya 1986
El Salvador 1980s
Nicaragua 1980s
Panama 1989
Iraq 1991-99
Sudan 1998
Afghanistan 1998
Yugoslavia 1999
Question: In how many of these instances did a democratic government,
respectful of human rights, occur as a direct result? Choose one of the
following:
(a) 0
(b) zero
(c) none
(d) not a one
(e) a whole number between -1 and +1
-------------------------------------------------------
This quiz compliments of Vietnam Veterans Against the War.
Thanks and regards
Farshad Dastghaib
Department of Psychology
Thames Valley University,
Room TC371, St Marys Road,
Ealing, London, W5 5RF
020-8231-2123
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