Article: Fence Post.(News)(Letter to the Editor)

U.S. shouldn't unleash its weapons on Iraq

The Soviet Union had weapons of mass destruction and so did the United States, but thank God we did not try to kill the Soviet leaders by attacking Moscow. That probably would have led to a horrific tragedy with perhaps millions killed, including Americans.

Having such weapons is not a crime (or the United States would be the most heinous criminal), but using them is. If we attack Baghdad in an attempt to assassinate Saddam Hussein, which would be illegal, thousands of innocent children and adult civilians will be killed or severely wounded. Does Bush really want that blood on his hands? Even worse there will be ...

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