[Desdemona]

Under a deal U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan cut with Baghdad in early 1998, the inspectors' access to eight presidential sites encompassing a total of about 12 square miles was restricted.

Under the deal, inspectors were not permitted to carry out surprise visits to the sites, which include Saddam's palaces. It also created a team of international diplomats to accompany inspectors when they did enter.

Isn't there something WRONG with this?

[Catholicguy]

Isn't there something WRONG with this?

<> Desdemona, if a team of U.N. inspectors desired to tour our weapon sites, you would be among the first to rant and rave above loss of sovereignty.

Our allies are not throwing in in support of attacking Iraq. If Bush decides to back off it is likely the case White House internal political polls are showing the Republicans can regain control of the Senate and keep the House without war with Iraq and damaging our relationships with Europe.

I hope it works out that way. Then, Iraqui Desdemona's and their innocent children will not be part of the death toll attributed to "collateral damage" so "we can rid the world of this Hitler" blah, blah, blah.<>