Beccy: thanks for starting this thread. I, like many others, regret that your simple request is being treated by many as an invitation to simply repeat what they have already written ad nasuem in other threads regarding to the possible war with Iraq.

Mary: I'm sure you are aware that the young people from the U. S., at least, who will fight this war if it is fought, were not conscripted. They were volunteers, and anyone who volunteers and is not aware they may be called on to fight is simply not facing facts.

My prayers, Beccy, certainly go out to any and all who maybe be called on to free the people of Iraq.

DougR