Chuck,

    We'll have agree to disagree with the legitimacy of the "Coalition of
the Willing".

            <and>

    I was only passing along the sentiments of leader of Palau!!

    As for economic motives, , , getting U.S. Citizenship as a part of
honorably serving, , , and the Moral Content of  some partners, , , I don't
completely disagree with you.  I may have a different opinion than you as to
each of the concepts listed above, , but generally I agree with you. <G>

Alfred

Chuck wrote:

> >     I imagine your statement about a "Canoe" and "Breadfruit"
> > would be exactly the kind of statement that the President of
> > Palau would find offensive!!
> >
> >     I'm glad they are there and serving this country
> > honorably!!  It sounds like the President of Palau shares
> > this opinion!!
> >
> > Alfred
> >
> >
> Historically speaking, the simplest way to get into the USA is to
> enlist.  If you check the roster of the armed forces you will find
> people from many different nations, religions, etc (except for gays -
> they get kicked out as soon as discovered.)
>
> Also historically speaking you will find that most wars (including the
> crusades) have at their base some economic motive.  Anyone thinks this
> one is different has been smoking the lawn again.
>
> Further, if you look at the list, you will find nations which at other
> times we have held up to ridicule because of human rights records or the
> nature of the dictator in power.
>
> The 'coalition of the willing' is just so much political smoke in an
> attempt to legitimize an illegitimate action on the part of our gummint.