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March 21, 2003
On Iraq
I keep thinking I should say something here about the war. But it is hard to really say much except to wish for its swift conclusion, and to think about the troops who go where most of us would not dare, and for the Iraqi people who are so much caught in the middle here. There's a report of negotiations between the U.S. and elements in Iraq, attempting to arrange a surrender. I hope it happens. It would save a lot of lives and help the future of Iraq. As for the protesters: In many ways I agree with them, but I think the timing does not make sense. The troops cannot stop now; that would put Saddam in the driver's seat and that would be horrible. I do not however believe they are "un-American" or any such thing. And there will be many times in the coming months where these voices will gain new importance. Even a quick and painless victory for us in Iraq will only be the beginning of trying to find the real terrorists (we haven't, have we) and to heal the split with much of the world. The world isn't going to be an easy place to live for a while. And I am not very well supplied with easy answers to any of this.Posted by markj at March 21, 2003 10:21 PM
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