Oh man,


Talk about shaking a hornets nest. First of all, we have enough problems in our country like unemployment, poverty, and racism. If they took half the money spent on this war and gave it to the public, life would be much better.

I have experienced racism time and time again because of my background (Ethiopian/Japanese), but it does not make me hate my country, it makes me feel sorry for the ignorant individuals who continue to divulge in abhorent behaviour above wisdom, understanding, and intelligence.

As a graduate (Ph.D.) student, my project is at the fore front of aviation and artificial intelligence. With such a project and impending success, Spetember 11th would not have happened nor will terrorists ever be able to hijack a plane and use it as a weapon. However funding is being 'redirected' toward military projects. As a result, I have to spend my own money.

So what is the big deal with Sadam anyway. I do not believe he would have the balls to attack the worlds most powerful country. We could have threatened him or sent the 'hit squad' to assasinate him. I would have prefered either of the two and we would be viewed as heroes in the world.

We have set a precedent in international policy by attacking Iraq. Basically saying screw the world, our way or the highway!

I can compare these actions to Joseph Stalin during the Soviet Movement (I spent 7 years in Russia.).

I don't care why we are attacking Iraq, but it does not feel right. If this war drags on, there will most likely be a draft (and a slight increase in the Canadian population!).

I hope my words hit your hearts and minds and retain the most critical issue of restoring our great nation at home and abroad. Let us look at each other for what we really are inside, not what someone says we are or desissions about people bassed on inept judgement and hearsay.