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President seeks to avoid war

It's obvious to most that President Bush's show of force against Saddam Hussein is first intended to avoid war by convincing Saddam to relinquish his leadership and/or choose exile rather than suffer suicidal consequences. It appears that the tactic was beginning to realize success, as Saddam's cohorts had begun to "secretly" explore avenues for his possible asylum.

Sadly, recent stateside anti-war demonstrations, a frantic media, Hollywood left appeasement and liberal congressional panic appear to have strengthened Saddam's resolve to continue to pursue a war option with the hope of turning public opinion.

Will today's protesters unknowingly destine our troops to a bloody war?

Armond "Si" Simmons, Pell City, Ala.


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