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THE SITUATION: If opposition to war with Iraq was a label, it would be a very trendy brand, through organic promotion. The coolest popstars such as Ms Dynamite and Coldplay's Chris Martin sell it. George Michael promotes it on Frost. Hip Hop artists such as Missy and Busta Rhymes are advertising it in the New York Post.
Globally the press has played a big part in selling the label. Our very own Mirror has a climbing total of 213,000 signatories to its 'Not In Our Name' campaign. France's Le Monde has expressed the sentiments of 'old Europe' as Bush would have it, who along with Germany expressed caution at launching an attack. It's en vogue to be a clotheshorse to this cause. Publicity evokes the morality within the arguably fashionable stance and poor old Tony Blair certainly looks last season. At least 120 Labour MPs expressed disdain with his fashion faux pas in the largest ever revolt against government. However, a good leader cannot always be popular. Opposition to war is ethical but does the UN, amendments or inspectors offer any alternative to the threat of weapons of Mass Destruction, dictatorships or terrorism? The west's motives for war may be dubious, the threat from Saddam may not be immediate, but is it better to anticipate rather than react when history has played out your fears? It has been twelve years without action, will further inertia be cause for regret? Post your views.

Is war with Iraq just?

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Chantelle, Brisbane, Australia
Why are we havin' a war with iraq I mean what's the point of this war!!!!! Why doesn't Saddam understand that we can kill him with one single atomic bomb!!

Sanjay, London, UK
This war is about oil. If Saddam Hussain were a dictator in a country with no mineral/oil reseves, there would be no advantage to getting rid of him, and we'd not hear a jot about him.

Rianna, London, UK
Saddam has to be removed to free the Iraqi people from his horrible regime. Power to the people!!!

Ray, Liverpool, UK
Get the war over with. The sooner the better, the easier. Saddam has to go, just like Hitler. There is no room in this world for dictators anymore.

Stephen, Herts, UK
Everyone I know is against this war, I would rather the money is spent on hospital beds and creating affordable housing.

George, London, UK
I do not think a war with Iraq is currently justified, not by what I have seen so far anyhow. The problem surrounding this issue is one of understanding. There is so much we do not know and so little we're being told. With this in mind I believe it hard to pass judgment. However, (as I said) of what I have seen; a war is not justified, nor is war a good thing. If they want to bring down a dictatorship why not try Zimbabwe? I think it poses more of an immediate issue in light of the recent 'fixed' election and their terrible human rights record. Its also within British interest to do so, as it belongs to the Commonwealth. Not to say Saddam is an angel or anything I just think there are other countries where the situation is worse. I think this shows that this war is oil induced which I think is immoral. Concerning terrorist issues I do not think Iraq poses a significant threat to us. If a war was executed upon Iraq I think it would spark a terrorist reaction (from small guerilla groups etc.). After the march in February (particularly in London) I think it ignorant of so called democracy leaders to still go full frontal with war. One.

Karen, Manchester, UK
No, personally, I don't believe war with Iraq is a good idea, no matter how much I disagree with the leaders of the country and their regimes; but in the end, it's money that talks, isn't it. There are many folks lurking in the background, who are making shedloads of dosh from the theme of war. Methinks there is far more going on here than is apparent to Joe Public. But I'm not much of a chess player, so I don't know what the plan is.

Ilya, Cambridge, UK
The whole thing is a joke. We are all victims of conspiracy and propaganda. Just think about it. US and UK reckon that they found some strong evidence of Iraq obtaining and hiding weapons of mass destruction. If the evidence is really that strong why can't they get UN backing? There are things that they don't want us to know, which means we can't judge the situation to the full extent. Personally I think that the reason for war is purely economic. Countries like Saudi Arabia and Iraq have a massive power. Their power is oil, and the oil supply is running low. What happened in 1986, when the biggest oil exporters in the world (Iraq etc.) suddenly decided to raise their prices on oil over night? There was a huge economic decline all over the world. People in many countries were facing petrol shortage. US simply can not let some tiny country have so much power. They will use any excuse for war. Your missile can go 2 miles further than it is allowed by UN regulation,!
Face the war! US will start the war sooner or later; with or without UN backing and UK will follow. There is nothing we can do to stop it from happening. Should UK get involved or not is another big issue. The only thing I can say that US is powerful enough and does not really need UK's help.

Thomas, Guildford, UK
I really wish I knew what to think. I keep being told by the English and American governments that we do have reasons to go to war to stop Saddam using his weapons of mass-destruction. However evidence or no evidence I think that all Saddam cares about is his power and his grip on it. This was shown in the Gulf War when Saddam backed down to stay in power. I feel that if we go into Iraq Saddam will feel threatened and if we push him into a corner then he may see a reason to use these so-called weapons of mass-destruction.

Craig, Nottingham, UK
America claims to be world saviour so if they talk the talk they should walk the walk & go back to rescue afghanistan. N/Korea is gonna be the proud owner of deadly nukes in a few weeks thanks to ole'Georges' inertia. Iraq could have nukes in 5 maybe 10yrs time but is 1st on George' list.... "Hello!... Houston we have a problem!". N/Korea is determined to have nukes & poses a greater threat to world peace than Iraq even kids in elementary education can tell, contrary to George's opinion offcourse. Bushs' constant repetition on the Iraqi / al-Qaeda link is not satisfying in convincing the world his resolve for war. His argument should have been; al-Qaeda can disperse weapons of mass destruction but they do not make em. This would justify the necessity to eliminate Iraqi as a supplier of nukes for al-Qaeda use instead of talking endlessly bout Sept 9/11. Finally Bush decided to go to war with Iraq not last week but months ago. He deliberately picked on Iraq to take over from where his father failed. Iraq is a victim of bullying despite its threat to world peace. Bush is scared to back off now coz he will be branded gutless leading to the rest of the world perceiving him as a weak leader further leaving him open to imminent lethal jihad. we all wait to see the pandamonium unfold in front of our eyes.

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