Drawing the line on anti-Americanism

Posted by | March 04, 2003 | politics | No Comments

I may be a dove on the war issue – but largely on grounds of practicality and execution. A war in Iraq should not be fought now if it hinders a war on terrorism by:

1. Alienating the Arab world.

2. Creating insurmountable diplomatic problems with former allies at a time when the US needs support.

3. Defocusing, draining resources and creating long term instability without a clear post war plan and budget.

However, the capture of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was a resounding victory and if the capture of Al Qaeda operatives solicits anti-American sentiment then so what, there is no option. Surgical removal of Al Qaeda terrorists is a good thing.

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