I agree with the points re: the uncertainty of democracy in Iraq. I have no idea what would happen. There is a presumption from some that the majprity of Iraqis don't want Saddam in power. I have no idea if this is true. I don't think public polls are allowed ;-)
Democracy with frequent elections allows people to vote leaders out that they don't like. Does that make the world better? Seeds were planted in the past and they did sprout. Democracy continues to spread.
[If people perceive that Bush is a tyrant, for example. they can vote him out in a few years.]
JR,
I think the US will most likely act outside the UN and stay in the UN. Such is the world. I don't know what RESPONSIBILITY the US has to pull out completely if the UN should disagree. This may be heavy-handed. It might not be as fair to some as others. I do believe it will happen. Everyone plays by the rules they can, don't they?
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