Thanks, Beccy. I don't expect that everyone will adopt my own point of view, only that they come to an independent opinion based on information, not emotion, rhetoric or misinformation. It's clear that you've put some effort into arriving at your view and I can respect that. I share your view of Hussein and your desire to have him removed from power, I just don't think a preemptive attack is the only way to get that accomplished.

As to the legitimacy of a preemptive strike on Iraq, what would you say constitutes legitimacy in a case like this? Can we make a check list of things that, if true, require that the U.S. preemptively attack a country?

      - Mark