The War in Iraq: The American people have taken a stand

It seems that the American people have taken a stand against the failings of the present Republican administration. It is a tragedy that our elected representatives both here in the UK and in the US could not have seen the total folly of Iraq and prevented the huge loss of life that resulted. If they had excised foresight, intelligence and greater caution the republicans might not have the result they are now faced with. They would have also maintained a sense of peace and stability and sent a message that violence is not the answer. As it stands much of the world are against George W. Bush's crusade against a fictitious enemy, an enemy as genuine as the reasons given for war.

The democrats are by no means a perfect solution; anymore than the Labour party in this country are the left-wing party. I can only hope now that this shift in attitude will be reflective of a greater sense of care both in the hearts and minds of voters and those they elect.

The War in Iraq: A legacy of Inhumanity

On February 15, 2003 I was one of the millions of people to take part in the largest anti-war protest of all time. It makes me proud that a generation often portrayed as apathetic could mobilise to make such a powerful statement of unity. However, a great sadness wells up inside me when I consider that such a statement was ultimately ignored. I had little doubt in 2003 that if the war in Iraq went ahead it would mean huge inhumanity and loss of life. I can only pity men like George W. Bush and try to understand the level of delusion he must have built around himself to be able to take such an action and to lie in its defence. We now live in a world with more violence, more terrorism and less freedom. I can only pray that we will all remember the magnitude of this crime. Anyone who is against murder must be unwilling to support any individual in a position of power who supported this war. On this day of America’s mid-term elections I hope that every American reading this will use their vote to tell George W. Bush and the present Republican party that murder and inhumanity cannot be a part of our future.