On Tuesday, February 18, 2003, at 03:28 AM, Richard Ali wrote:

>> Bill writes:
>> ...your question of "why now" I say again, the dynamics of our foreign
> policy have shifted radically since 9/11. I would say that Bush ll's
> desire
> to rid Saddam now is a race against time - ...
>
> Granted the shift has happened. From being inward-looking and
> seemingly isolationist to being at the forefront of shaping a new
> world order. This is all very well and if conducted within the
> confines of the UN (flawed but the only one we've got), with adherence
> to international law, with engagement of genuine coalitions and
> respecting differences, then it would have my vote.

Thanks Richard,

If people want wars to improve the world, may I suggest a "War against
Pollution" and a "War against Overpopulation"?

Why did we not participate in those efforts?

FW

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