>After all the information I have read about the invasion of Panama, I have the impression that the United States wanted to find an excuse to get rid of Noriega. Norieaga was on the CIA payroll as I recall. The initial reports from the Administration were reminisant of the “Gulf of Tonkin” incident. Blow things out of proportation to justify your action. We are a mighty nation and will not tolerate an insect!

Demonizing Noreiga, was very easy to do (a nutter just like Saddam) but still this was cover for securing the canal.

>Was the invasion warranted? Yes and no. A simple hit man (James Bond for example) could have done a better job.

The canal is the property of Panama. It can do with it what it wants.