Skot Head

Hello everyone!

First timer here.......I was reading threads on this forum, and just couldn't resist throwing in my two cents worth......anyway, on to the topic.

Just what are the war aims of the US and its allies?

The Bush administration would have us believe that the war is fueled by high minded ideas like freedom and a respect for humanity. A simple exercise in elementary logic proves otherwise, however.

For example, if those in power really value human life, then why did they make good on their threats to bomb and knowingly send millions of Afghan citizens fleeing for their lives, with only the harsh winter and starvation to look forward to, while at the same time demanding that Pakistan close the borders and eliminate truck convoys that carry desperately needed aid. That IS terrorism.
It is a total disregard for human life, with the intention of achieving political goals......the same thing that the monsters who flew airplanes into the world trade centers are guilty of.

All that you have to do is clear away the propaganda and you will find that the United States is more than willing to take innocent life in the pursuit of wealth and empire. The history of intervention and foriegn policy in this country speaks for itself on that matter.

Take this war as an example. Instead of pursuing those responsible for the 9/11 catastrophy through the UN and world court (the lawful thing to do), the US instead chose to act unilaterally and launch a campaign of war without thought of diplomacy or care for innocent life.

Just think about the reasoning behind bombing one of the poorest nations in the world to try and punish a comparatively small and radical group.

Or take a critical look at Bush's upcoming intervention plans. He is talking about making war with countries who have yet to do anything to this country, and using the "War Against Terrorism" to justify it. Doesn't that throw up some red flags?

It is clear that the US has a message to get across: step aside or else!

Anyway, I am out of time now, so I don't have time to elaborate any further. I will post more later, and I certainly await response.

Scott