So, Bush has decided to go to war, Iraqis will die regardless of this decision, whether at Saddam Hussein's hands or by US and UK bombs. I just cannot see how this is meant to improve the world situation, how will this create peace in the world. I can see that this is not about Iraqi oil, as there is a small amount of it, that is available now, and it will cost a lot to double capacity. It is not about the honour of the UN, as they are being ignored, so is it about the desire of the last superpower to declare the world order in to two sides for simplicity and American commercial interests ?
Those of us happy to be in old europe can see that the world is more complex than that. George Bush must understand this too. Otherwise who is next, to militarily overthrow every regime the US disagrees with will result in countless wars on most continents in the world, not a prospect many will relish.
Some links if you want to further your protest: Our World Our Say where you can donate money for press advertising. Protests on Wednesday, or more likely Thursday, at 6pm GMT in Parliment Sq on the Stop the War website.
Finally wide coverage from the BBC on a range of issues
- Robin Cook resigns and analysis of the decision
- Reporting on walk outs, sit downs and protests
- Tony goes to war without his party and his Attorney General states it is "legal"
- some interesting analysis of the future Russian position
Oh, Happy St Patrick's Day
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