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American Initiative to disarm Iraq!

February 16, 2003 on 8:18 pm | In Miscellaneous Musings! | Comments Off

                                                                                                    February 16^th 2003

American Initiative to disarm Iraq!
 
Time has come for a decisive action by America to disarm Iraq. Any “dilly dallying” would allow the dictator to fuzz issues and hide all his Weapons of Mass Destructions (WMDs). Then there is also that possibility that peace movements in the West will be mobilized (especially in Europe) to confuse the Americans for coalition support.

This dictator has missed the boat for using his wealth for the prosperity and progress of his people and others. He is now too dangerous for the peace around the globe.

However, America needs to become bold and accept sacrifices in the battlefield. In Afghanistan they used Afghans from Northern parts to do its battles and see what a mess is Afghanistan and as yet no terrorist of name has been killed or captured. Many of these terrorists have obtained refuge in neighboring Pakistan (the country with nuclear weapons). 

If the reports are correct, America wants to use Turkish troops to invade Iraq. This will be an error, as America has to send her own troops (in substantial numbers) in the field to do the right job. There would be casualties, which need to be factored in before going into the war.

If America wants to avoid American casualties, it should not go into war, as the world will be even in worse situation than now. There will be more Islamist terrorists emboldened by American cowardice. Dropping bombs from high in the sky will soften up the enemy somewhat but without active troops in the field this enemy will spread all over the Middle East, Pakistan and the world to create havoc.  

War should not be a preferred policy but when situations do not allow other courses, for security and growth of humanity we unfortunately (and with disdain) need to accept the reality.

Reckoning for America has arrived and we as her allies need to provide feasible support without hesitation. 
 
Pravin Shah