World United

February 16th, 2003 | by Tony Steidler-Dennison |

Further proof that the world isn’t yet ready to go to war in Iraq. The diversity of these protests is staggering.

[ Link from kottke.org ]

  1. 6 Responses to “World United”

  2. By joseph castleschouldt on Feb 16, 2003 | Reply

    The protestors are small in numbers when compared to the five billion people on this planet.
    They have the right to protest even when it gives aid and comfort to the enemy and encourages Saddam to reject the power and authority of the U.N. in this matter.
    The protestors should be made aware that Saddam killed his son-in-laws. He will build weapons to maintain his power and will ally himself with anyone that will help him achieve that goal.
    With all the information available on the internet, I can’t understand how anyone can support this man.
    If you do please enlighten me.

  3. By Rob H on Feb 16, 2003 | Reply

    Here, in Canada, I find that the
    greater percentage of people are
    against a war with Iraq. At least the military buildup has
    paved the way to U-2 flights and
    the possibility of more inspect-
    ors. Too many innocents get killed in war to justify the end.

  4. By Tony on Feb 16, 2003 | Reply

    Well, joseph, as usual, you quote unsupportable figures and make inflamatory statements based on emotion rather than fact.

    No one in their right mind supports Saddam Hussein. The fact that millions of people around the world are against military intervention at this point *does not* - repeat *does not* - mean that they support Hussein. It’s not an either/or proposition.

    I’m much more in favor of finding a solution to Saddam’s removal that doesn’t involve risking 300,000 American troops who probably average 20-21 years old.

    I would also support a solution that doesn’t endanger the innocent civilians in Iraq. A mother who’s lost her son is the same heartbreaking sight no matter if she’s American or Iraqi.

  5. By joseph castleschouldt on Feb 16, 2003 | Reply

    Tony,
    A quick survey of the newspapers in the capitols of the world will give you an idea of the protest numbers.
    In those papers are also reports of the Iraqi’s gloating because of the protest marches in their favor.
    There is a strong possibility that this can escalate into something beyond Iraq if the people calling for jihad have their way.
    I have two sons that could be involved in something of that magnitude. There is also a chance we will be struck here in America, again.
    I must admit that I am emotional about this, but if you look around, there are others out in the ether that share my views.
    I encourage you to put forward any solution that might work that precludes war. I have no solution.

  6. By Tony on Feb 16, 2003 | Reply

    Understood, joseph. My apologies, as well, for the wise-assed tone to my response.

    I don’t have a clear solution. I don’t believe the Bush administration does, either. Nor do I believe that the UN Security Council holds some magic key. I do think that the resolution to the problem lies somewhere in the intermingling of all those entities.

    I know that I don’t want to see another war, especially in a world much more polarized by the attitude of jihad you spoke of than in 1991.

    I have complete confidence that, together with our UN partners and middle-eastern allies, we’re capable of finding that solution. I’m just not sure the Bush administration is going to give that process a chance.

  7. By joseph castleschouldt on Feb 16, 2003 | Reply

    Well said Tony.
    I have come to believe that Iraq is only part of this. There’s a whispering on the net of a change in the whole region. That scares me. I hope that greed doesn’t play a part in this.
    Bush, like myself,was raised in Texas. We’re supposed to wear white hats. I pray he remembers.

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