Iraq and Ruin a personal view February, 2003  February 2006:
This opinion was first published here in February 2003 before
the U.S. and U.K. invaded of Iraq. The war continues three years
later with the Allies in occupation, and each day seems to
validate the views expressed before it all started.  For this
reason, I have decided not to remove it even though events have
progressed ...  I try to remain publicly silent about emotive
world issues because we all have our own opinions on the pros
and cons of each situation. Up until now I have resisted the
urge to comment regarding the question of war between the United
States (with Allies) and Iraq.  I am against violence and
against war, so my opinion is unlikely to be a surprise to
anyone. I do not know if there is ever a good enough reason for
one country to go to war against another, but war should
certainly never be considered as anything other than a last
resort. Based on the evidence, there is not a good enough reason
right now to attack Iraq.  The princip