[TexasCowboy]

"just looking at this objectively as I can based on my knowledge of Iraq and of chemical weapons."

Would you please list your credentials as proof that you're an expert on either one?

[John H K]

Professionally...none. (Though as a Poli Sci undergrad at MIT and Cornell I mostly studied military analysis/military history. Unfortunately haven't really employed that in any jobs, though I did work for a small company making UAVs for the military for a time...mostly was involved in contracting and sundry other painful and boring duties...ecch.

But, I've certainly kept track of things military over the years, and my primary (highly nerdy) hobby is wargaming both board and miniatures. I do have a playtest credit for the Victory Games "Desert Shield" module for their Gulf War game, if you ever run across that obscure and out-of-print title.