Hide and Seek

by Sentinel 8 Replies latest social current

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  Sentinel

  It seems to me that the real enemies are hiding and we have to find them. We have to locate them and force them out into the open, trying not hurt any innocents in the process. The stated purpose is that we are ridding them of their mafia government so they can be a free and productive society of Iraqians, not to force them into bondage of the US. The people have had ample opportunity to flea to safety because we have allowed such time. We are getting rid of the termites, not the structure.

  The people of Iraq have a responsibility to act on their own behalf. They are going to have to make their stand for freedom and independence. We are giving the people an opportunity, a chance, and if they want to live in freedom, they will support the ones trying to help them.

  Perhaps Saddam and his loyalists will either attempt to escape or kill themselves, but they will do as much damage as possible in the meantime. I can't see them being taken as prisoners; it would be beneath their dignity and their religious convictions of martyrism.
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  Sentinel

  ........it's just as I thought. Apparently, I really am invisible.
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  TruckerGB

  Dont worry Karen,Im waving at you,and you have a point,I have kept well away from the war/anti war discussions,not because I dont have an opinion,I do,Im just keeping them under my hat for the moment.

  What worries me,is that when Saddam and his henchmen realise that our forces are knocking on the doors of Baghdad,and he has nothing left to lose,what might he unleash in the way of chemicals,,,,scary,,.

  Take care,

  Rich.
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  DakotaRed

  No Karen, you aren't invisible. For one, I've been a tad busy and honestly, my attitude isn't at it's best.

  Your post is a good one and I have to agree, the Iraqis bear much responsibility for dealing with Saddam too. But, after 25 years of living under his dictatorial rule and gruesome death being the penalty for disagreement with him, and other countries reluctance to aid them overthrow him, I can see their reluctance now.

  Personally, I've felt for a long time that other Arab nations need to rise up and deal with him, but Arabs seem to give other Arabs a free pass, no matter how gruesome they are, just so long as they hate Israel. Try as hard as I can, I can't fathom the Muslim mindset.
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  Sentinel

  Thanks Trucker and Dakota. (I knew you were nearby ) It does seem like everyone has an opinion, and I'm not a political person by nature, so I steer clear of the heated discussions. I just make some observations sometimes.

  I too, am fearful that so many troops will go in, further and further, and then Saddam will do something totally "his nature", like release the chemicals and germs.
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  DakotaRed

  I too, am fearful that so many troops will go in, further and further, and then Saddam will do something totally "his nature", like release the chemicals and germs.

  I sincerely hope this doesn't happen. Believe it or not, this Shock and Awe is not even close to bearing the full brunt of the American Military, without the use of nuclear weapons.

  What I am starting to fume over right now, besides some who think they know it all, is hearing that all the while the Russians have been calling for more inspections, they have been continually supplying Saddam with up to date and prohibited weaponry, right up to this week. Some friends, huh?
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  Gopher

  : "It seems to me that the real enemies are hiding and we have to find them. We have to locate them and force them out into the open, trying not hurt any innocents in the process."

  I wish the coalition forces the very best. This will be a difficult task, with split-second decisions of life-or-death impact being necessary. Being that nobody is perfect, there will always be suffering or death of innocent civilians who get caught in the crossfire or are at the wrong place, at the wrong time. I believe the coalition is trying to keep such accidents to a minimum.

  : "The people have had ample opportunity to flea to safety because we have allowed such time. We are getting rid of the termites, not the structure."

  If you're speaking of the Iraqi leaders and elite, then yes. They could have been gone a long time ago. A ride from Iraq into Jordan was available to anyone who could pay 6 months salary. In view of that, I don't think EVERY Iraqi civilian had a fair chance to flee.

  : "The people of Iraq have a responsibility to act on their own behalf. They are going to have to make their stand for freedom and independence."

  I believe once the coalition has won and the Saddam-led dictatorship is gone, the Iraqi people will understand this chance. Hopefully they will not just set up another dictatorial regime. For this to occur, it is apparent that coalition forces will have to stick around to "enforce the peace" until the nation reaches a certain level of stability. Iraq is a melting pot of many differing peoples and beliefs. Also there will be a certain element of their society that will challenge the new government.

  Good post, Karen.
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  WildHorses

  I have a feeling that Saddam is hiding among the people. He knows that the US is not going to bomb individual houses.
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  Sentinel

  Thanks Gopher. You said everything so well. In another post, I recalled that the only real first hand knowledge I have of War is that my dad was overseas in WWII. He received lots of bravery metals, but the damage done to him, was far worse than even the injuries he sustained. The emotional stuff he carried with him always as he tried to live his life, marry and have children was not easy for him. At one point, he was the only survivor of his unit. It cannot be so easy to kill another human being, which he had to do, many times, in hand to hand combat in order to survive. As a family, we suffered right with him through the years. But, we live in a free country. We have taken much for granted and we can only imagine what it must be like to live under a dictator. There is a price we pay for such freedom.

  My heart goes out to the troops, and to the innocents. Even if the masses of Iraqi people cannot afford to flee, they can stay inside out of harms way and help those trying to help them in any way possible. It's difficult for me to believe that Saddam would still be there. He is probably long gone to an area of protection, just like Osama.

  It would be great if both of them could be illiminated, but history has proven, there would no doubt be someone else ready to step into their shoes.