... about preventing unnecessary violence and torture. I have researched and included two articles from different newspapers that provide contrasting views on the subject of war on Iraq. These two articles are written by individuals who have their own views on the war, and I wish to take this opportunity to get my ... admitted that the weapons expert, Dr David Kelly, who apparently committed suicide at the weekend, was its principal source for a story which accused the Blair Government of exaggerating the Iraqi weapons threat"- From London, this is Matt Peacock for AM.. . This statement clea...

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... only to execute war, not initiate it. The Constitution requires a congressional declaration of war precisely because the founders wanted the most representative branch of government, not a poopy President, to make the decision to send our people into harm's way. We owe it to those people and the ... of mass destruction, Iraqi human rights, or any of the factors that the U.S. government would like you to believe are the true motives for war. The only people who will benefit from the war on Iraq are the elite wealthy oil men who finance Bush's election campaigns, and people like ... justif...

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... are rising at an occasion in the United States, making it extremely expensive. Violence occurs through terrorist attacks making it dangerous to people. Invading Iraq can be beneficial because it can control terrorist attacks, lower gas prices, and calm violence around the world. Gas prices are at its highest ... resources, but we could change that. Helping Iraqi citizens" replace their country with a new government can help us lower gas prices. Making a good start with a new country can create a mutual relationship for exports. Iraq is a country with vast amount of oil resources and its ...

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... United States is at war with Iraq. This is a war that has limited public approval in this country and even less approval in the world at large. I believe we ... 11th, The U.S. has also dropped food into Afghanistan for those who are spread throughout the desolate regions of the country. However, there are also other agencies, government and non-government, that provide foreign aid. The United Nations is a large provider of foreign aid for other countries, as well as the American Red Cross. The U.S. has ... actions just add fuel to the fire. Attacking a country that heads a national anti...

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... -period that started on March 20th of the same year leaving 525 deaths accounting 440 of them to the US. Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), as the US Government called the major conflict campaign in Iraq, comprehended of only 42 days, generating the death of one hundred thirty nine US soldiers. Even though OIF officially ended on May 1st, the military operations in ... not comply with the United Nations" resolution of disarmament threatening with serious consequences. With the UN trying to solve the conflict diplomatically by inspecting Iraq's territory in the search of weapons of mass destr...

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... 1990's Gulf War, Bin Laden became critical of Saudi Arabia, because he felt that they should fight themselves rather than allowing the Americans to fight Iraq. Therefore, after the Gulf War when some American troops became permanently stationed in Saudi Arabia, he became critical of the Americans, whom he viewed as ... and being against the American governments policies. Ok, let me just give one last example. Right now, we want to attack Iraq to displace Saddam Hussein, allegedly because he has weapons of mass destruction. There is evidence that Saddam Hussein used chemical and biologic...

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... to live without paranoia and suspicion. America has insisted on going into Iraq for many reasons such liberating their women controlling their oil and changing their government to democracy. Did anyone stop any really think or even ask the people of Iraq if they wanted America to help? What about Osamah? He crashed ... planes into the World Trade Center and Pentagon and now we are worried about Iraq. Our American troops have been over in Iraq for way ... women. I was always taught that I should respect others beliefs and religions even if they seem a lot different then my own. Maybe th...

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... interventions which firstly began with the invasion of Afghanistan, in a mission called "Enduring Freedom", in October 2001 with the overthrow of the Taliban government and the start of the "War on Terror." The sides of this war were the United States, Britain, NATO, Israel and the International ... the year of the publication of the book. According to the calculations of the American economist based on the data collected from the US Government Accounting Office, the conflict had cost the US about three trillion dollars and additional costs for the medical care of the soldiers, compensat...

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... , the were interested in this country. However, soon after, the Soviet Union's war was over, the United States abandoned the Afghanistan, liven the people without support of anykind. The American government didn't care about the conflict between the civilians and the Taliban militia in Afghanistan, after the Soviet Union's war. The United States was not present, when the Taliban took the ... to contain them with sanctions and, in Iraq's case, with almost incessant bombardment. Many civilians were killed, not only from the bombardment, but also with the tight embargo. Is it here perhaps (...

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... Laden is. The other voice heard is that of the US causing unnecessary death and destruction in Iraq. There are a small number of marginal voices heard in the articles, such as the police commander Mohammad Hashim who blames the attacks on "The enemies of the government," referring to the Taliban militants. The first article invites the reader to believe that even though ... the U.S. has won the fight against terrorism with the capture of Saddam Hussein (the ex-prime minister of Iraq), they are still a long way from winning the war. The reader is positioned ... reader is shown a picture...

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... on America's honourable struggle against terrorists who are out risking there lives simply to casue a big mess. This is the position the most powerfull government in the world displays to the rich, world rescource controling minoirty of the world. However, this is just one govermental stand point on the ... occuring. The war on terrorism is a word most of us hear alot since the collapse of the 2 world trade centres. As the most powerfull government in the world America decided to go all out. They made statement, Either you are on our side. or you are a terrorist. September 11, ... not? ...

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There are many causes for the current war in which our nation is fighting the Iraqis. Not only has the country of Iraq been aiding terrorists since September 11th, even though our country has been seeking out terrorists, they are creating and hiding weapons of mass destruction as well ... as being led by a dictator that has no regard for human life. First, Iraq has been giving support to terrorists even though our country has been trying to end all terrorism. Shortly after September 11th, we were given word that the Iraqi government was supporting terrorists including Osama Bin Laden, an ene...

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My article is on the institution of government. It talks about American troops getting more aggressive in patrolling certain areas of Iraq, such as the Sunni Triangle. In response, the rebels are increasing the number of attacks on U.S. forces. The rebels used to attack 20 times a day before the American troops got ... are using remote-controlled explosives then shooting at U.S. forces with rifles and rockets then escaping. One important development is that the attackers are not just Iraqis but people from outside Iraq who are Al Qaeda, supporters of Osama bin Laden. Because the article is a...

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... of their caves," and "bringing them to justice." The United States has started in Afghanistan, targeting Osama bin Laden, his al Qaeda network, and the Taliban government that supported and sheltered him. Clearly, this was the appropriate start to the campaign, as bin Laden and his associates were directly responsible for the attacks on the ... World Trade Center and the Pentagon. But Afghanistan is not the appropriate place to finish. Terrorism is not a problem of one man, country, or government. It is a threat that stretches over the entire world and it must be dealt with as such. Ter...

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... of them. All these few days before the elections in Spain. In the beginning no terrorist group had taken the responsibility for the attacks and everybody was confused. The Spanish government and Athnar wanted to persuade the public that it had nothing to do with Al Kaida and the fact that Spanish troops were involved in the war in ... Iraq. Their aim was not to be connected with their decision to support the war in Iraq and lose the elections. This proves another theory of Furedi that the politicians that are authority figures and ignore what the people ... proven that Al kaida or at l...

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... reckoned with once again. Along with reforming itself, the US put its guard to defend her borders and citizens. The US embassy's have long been a target for terrorists, so the Government reinforced security by hiring more guards who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their country. Also Security at Airports was much more visible, every plane going in and out ... Bin Laden still hasn't been captured but the chase has not stop until he is apprehended. Attention once again focused on Iraq and the person many consider to be the most dangerous man alive; Saddam Hussein. Soon the war o...

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... out and register to vote; right? No we don't, which is shameful since voting is the most American thing you could possibly do. Countries such as Cuba, Iraq, and Afghanistan are denied this right we so casually discard. Voting has a long history in our country, and should not be taken lightly. People like Bob ... no excuse for not voting. You have the right to vote, you have the right not to vote, but by not voting you silence your voice in our government. Our government works on a system of checks and balances through 3 branches; executive, judicial and legislative. However, there is one...

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I do believe that the United States government is using terrorist threats as propaganda to start a war much like they used propaganda in World War II. The Bush administration attributed the attacks to Osama bin Laden, a wealthy Saudi ... Osama Bin Laden with his terroristic intensions. Saddam is also under suspicion because he is hiding weapons of mass destruction. These are some of Bush's reasons for launching war on Iraq. But I and some others believe that he is also working under ulterior motives. The first reason is that when George "Dubya" was first elected president quite a few people ...

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... States from any type of future attempt at terrorism. How much is this program going to cost? What kind of question is that? Why would you care how much our government is spending towards this "miracle program" that is going to keep all of us alive? Well, lets go over the details of this program, the costs involved, results thus far ... training, and in general, making significant improvements to allow the department to be productive. Personally, the first thing that comes to mind is where the money is coming from. The government preaches that the taxpayers aren't facing any increases, b...

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... for the current support that he now receives. During the Persian Gulf War in 1990, Saudi Arabia allowed U.S. troops to be stationed there. Osama was highly insulted that the Saudi government would let non-believers into the birthplace of Islam. He blamed the United States presence in Saudi Arabia for the economic crisis that was happening there. Because of Osama's anti ... -government activities Saudi Arabia expelled him from their country in 1991. Osama then traveled to Sudan where he spent several years. While in Sudan he claimed that he was the one ... bases in the peninsula as a sp...

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... majority Muslim state countries in responding the problem of terrorism often raise suspicion by the US and it causes international political pressure for Muslim state countries. As a result, the local government in these Muslim majority countries often face a dilemma between "task" in combating terrorism on the one hand, and the necessity to safeguard the rights of domestic constituents on the other ... of international order. Third, the US confidently appears as the lone superpower that military approach is the best approach to secure and protect their interests. Military invasion in A...

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... action and ordered US air force to attack Afghanistan and bring the terrorists to book. In a massive attack, the Talibans were defeated and destroyed and a new government came to control Afghanistan. Similarly America attacked Iraq as President Saddam himself appeared to be a big Indian Parliament House on December 13, 2001 even when the Parliament was in session. The Indian security personnel killed ... ...

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... and pretty on paper but in reality there is much more we must think about. Invading Afghanistan right now may cause deadly results without the proper research. Bordering countries like Iraq, Iran, and Syria will also be a threat. There are still many of Bin Laden's men in the U.S. and they are very dangerous. We must first investigate further into the terrorist ... differentiate from the group who has done this from the country or state that harbors them. This attack was planned to almost perfection and required lots of money. I"m sure there government helped fund this and many other te...

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... 's perception on Terrorism as defined by the FBI quoted on The Terrorism Research website is "the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives." According to the BBC international reports terrorism is a cancer in society, and that there has never ... a false one making this kind of propaganda covert. Terrorism definitely plays a big role is propaganda. Especially since the tragedy of September 11th, and the beginning of our current confl...

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