President Bush’s resolution did so because they are worried about losing their position. I challenge you Leland, to name in print one democrat whose motivation on voting for a war resolution was only personal political power. The fact you are teaching SIU students and, in my opinion, probably misleading them disgusts me.

Valerie Sieth’s comments are even more idiotic. She states that she doesn’t feel like she lives in a democracy. Maybe we should start a fund and send her to Iraq where she can cover herself from head to toe and live in fear of being killed for speaking out against the current regime. Ashley Dallas takes the cake for showing her total ignorance. When she says, “I am supposed to be proud of a government that bombs Red Cross buildings and schools?” Where did you get your information from, Ashley? Have you ever talked to one of the many Veterans at SIU and asked them about the lengths the American military goes through to avoid innocent civilian deaths? I’ll tell you it’s a lot more than the current Iraqi government did when it launched a SCUD missile into a civilian area of Israel. This Iraqi government also killed many Kurdish civilians in Northern Iraq, including women and children. You should thank God you live under a government that protects you and your family so you can attend a wonderful school like SIU. Next time you write an article, Kristina, try and find some people with a little credibility to interview.

SIU alumni, Arlington Heights

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