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Old 11-06-2003, 10:22 AM   #37 (permalink)
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I am an American. I was born and raised here. To equate us almost unequivocally with imperialist nations of the past is a logical error. The reason? We are a good hearted people. Did we exploit Japan or Germany after WWII? No, so this makes a majority of the imperialist comparison false. Does the US and other countries want a stable moderate Arab nation that hopefully will not spread the cancer of Islamic fundamentalism? Yes, and there are many more reasons than those that meet the eye. But I seriously do not believe that the USA has intentions on exploiting Iraqi wealth except other than to perhaps cover its losses.
And yes, repay the soldiers families who paid the ultimate price with money meant for France and Germany. If I were in Congress I would propose such legislation.

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