>>I can hear every other country in the world screaming 'This is outrageous' already, and they would be right. A good idea gone bad?
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>>http://www.msnbc.com/news/875378.asp?0na=x2212230-
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>Whether it is morally right or not, it does seem a dangerous strategy, because of the possible reaction of other countries.
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>I have a doubt about this Iraq crisis. There is talk going on about "protecting Turkey in case of a war with Iraq". What makes the US think that Iraq would be interested in attacking Turkey?
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>Hilmar.

Hilmar';

Potentially Iraq could reach out at any neighbor that it perceives who is helping the United States. During the Gulf War Iraq launched missiles at Israel, and Saudi Arabia. I could see the possibility of missile attacks against Turkey as well as a possible invasion. Also, I am sure that Turkey wants to keep out all Iraq refugees – Kurds, etc.

It remains to be seen what weapons Iraq could launch at its neighbors. I have the feeling they have more than we are aware of. They have had twelve years to stock up on needed weapons.

Tom