Since the tragic event of September 11, 2001, America has been at a standstill as to when the next terrorist attack will occur.
People from every walk of life were affected when the World Trade Center Twin Towers were destroyed and the Pentagon was damaged. American soldiers banned together and deported into foreign territories to find the one man that allegedly caused these ill-fated happenings, Osama Bin Laden.
Since early August 2002 there have been new talks about war in the nation’s capital. This time the target is on Saddam Hussein, the president of Iraq.
President George W. Bush is campaigning with U. S. allies to invade Iraq and eliminate what he cautions as the possibilities of weapons of mass destruction being produced and linking with terrorist organizations.
Bush is determined to eliminate future threats against the U. S. However, U. S. allies warns him to listen to the opinions of others before jumping into a war that could result in a massive loss of life and harsh economic impacts.
In an opinion poll, 39 percent of America agrees with a war against Iraq even if there is no U. S. Allie support.
Gunnery Sgt. James Roberts, a U.S. Marine and Assistant Military Officer Instructor for Southern University Navy R.O.T.C. stated, “It is necessary to make sure that Saddam does not threaten the world.”
He recently returned from Afghanistan in March and feels that anything he does for the military is necessary.
“It’s part of our job in the military to protect and serve,” he declared.
However, forty-six percent of America feels that Bush should build a better case against Iraq before waging a massive war.
“The war with Iraq is unnecessary. I think that Bush is following out what his father could not do.” said Vanetta Vincent, a mass communications graduate student. “I am angry and frightened because no one knows what we are fighting for.”
Campaigns for a strike against Iraq are still underway. Congress will be voting before the November 5th elections on a resolution about what to do in regards to Iraq. </</p>
