Now I see some objectivity in this discussion. Are we complaining or looking for a lasting solution?

As I asked before, does any body here really believe the WMDs do not exist in Iraq? If they believe they do not exist, will they guarantee they do not exist?

My point is that the war protestors say that the plans of the administration are absolutely wrong but they don't propose a long range plan to take its place. What will result from more inspections? If the WMDs are found can we attack then or will protestors still protest and say that we should get rid of them and leave Saddam in power? Will we inspect for 10 years while Saddam moves the stuff around and completes his mission? Then he will be in the position of the North Koreans. Other countries like Iran will follow the same path and no part of the world will be safe from nuclear, chemical or biological attack.

The only way I see inspections finding the WMDs is to send 5 inspectors for every minder. I heard that Saddam has a department of 2,000 men solely to "deal" with the inspectors and thwart their efforts. They even pose as students, workers and scientists with all the right answers.

Hopefully the U2 planes will find something. Hopefully the U2s have night vision so they can see what happens at night.

I heard last night that there are ongoing battles in northern Iraq already. Let's hope that the rebels there get the support they need to overthrow Saddam. Remember he is of a sect that is a very small minority in Iraq. The northern and southern parts of Iraq are two other sects of Muslims that vastly outnumber the ruling sect.

I also saw a news segment about the financial market in Kuwait. Their stock market hit a new high in January. They are speculation on new trade with Iran, The price of land on the Iraq border is shooting up. It looks like the people in Kuwait want the war. I have heard similar about other neighboring countries but I am not too sure about Syria.

Old Guy