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I dont like war either.
And as a Canadian, I am embarrassed by my government. My government will not participate in this campaign. They say they wont as the UN does not agree.
I would like everyone to take a small history lesson, and this is probably a review for everyone. This is very small, as the examples I show are only two.
World War 2 - we ignored a dictator and ended up in a full blown world war. The US saved our asses.
And most recently in 1991, a dictator by the name of saddam decided that he had the green light to invade Kuwait. And again, the US went to work.
I hate war. But I hate the possibility of uncertainty, and I dont exactly enjoy fear of the future - especially for my children.
The current crisis is unfolding and its becoming quite clear that saddam likes to kill and torture US soldiers (against the Geneva convention?) and apparently likes to put civilians on rooftops of suspected Iraq government operatives. And now we might even see the "smoking gun." An apperent chemical factory that the Iraq governent does not have has maybe been found. And it has only been a few days since this campaign has started. I wonder what else will be found in the coming days.
The Iraqi people need to be rescued. Some may die from war operatives... but imagine the amount that would continue to die if the leader was left to torture and kill his own people. Saddam has killed, tortured and experimented with his own people. His children apparently rape women whenever the need is felt!
I dont like getting into a political arena with my brothers and sisters at betaone. We are all entitled to our opinions - that is what a world community is all about. And forgive me if I have offended anyone here - but in my opinion this war is necessary. Saddam must be removed, and by WHATEVER force is necessary.
And once again I wish to put forth my sadness in regards to my government. Most Canadians dont feel the way our PM does.
And God Bless America and Americas Soldiers - god speed to all of them.
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