I hope I don't get trounced for this.
I am not pro-Bush. Neither am I anti-Bush, as I feel it's too simplistic to say I am against a person's entire political agenda. I don't like that he is leading my country, but I respect that he is.
That being said, I believe it is necessary to do something soon and serious about Iraq. Too many times the world has waited to act against dictators, millions of people paid with their lives. While there will be casualties, I believe the number will be far less if we take out Saddam than if he is left in power much longer. I am usually "anti war", but I see things only getting worse if something is not done in the immediate future to avoid a world catastrophe.
I know a great deal of the world looks upon Americans as bullies, but the fact is, most of them put is in the position of making judgements and "rescuing" countries that find themselves in hard times. Mention is rarely made of the billions of dollars America sends to assist regions with food, medical aid, etc. It's chic right now to trash America, but those same countries depend on America for aid, and have been for generations. I bet dollars to donuts ( I don't know why I used that, I've never understood what it is supposed to mean), that when America goes to war, these countries will assist as little as they can, and then take credit for "assisting".
Freedom must be purchased with blood, because those who are tyrants only recognise that currency. My son is too young to go to war, I have the unrealistic dream that "peace" will come during his lifetime. At this time, America is not instituting the draft, it is voluntary to join the military. I don't know if that wil change, but perhaps those of you concerned about your sons can take comfort in the knowledge that they aren't being forced to serve.
Just my opinion, please respect my right to it, as I respect your right to yours.
