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At the same time, the US is trying to reassure Israel about Iraq so they don't try a preemptive strike before Saddam hits them again with his new, Chinese improved scuds.

I think Israel ought to be part of the coalition. Saddam is, after all, exporting terrorism into THEIR country. They have a stake in his destruction.

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I wonder if those improved Chinese Scuds are targeted using US techology sold to the Chinese by the Clinton Administration?

And since it appears no Arab nation is going to join us in going after Saddam, Israel should be allowed to join in the effort. Who's going to either argue with us, or do anything about it, if we say that we and Israel are determined to rid the Middle East of all murderous scum.