Rumsfeld
Good article on Harry's Place about Donald Rumsfeld's relationship with Saddam Hussein, including is shaking his hand right at the time Iraq was using poison gas in its war against Iran. Similar concerns exist over British government actions at the time.* This shouldn't bother those who believe foreign policy is only about the UK or US 'national interest' but it sure should worry those who believe it should have an ethical or humanitarian edge. Put simply, would you shake hands with a mass murderer?* Before someone notes 'why didn't you mention France - they supplied 178% of Iraq's weapons' may I note that I mention Rumsfeld because the US is the leader of the western world, Rumsfeld is the current US Secretary of Defense and heavily involved in the hunt for Saddam. I mention the UK because I am British and therefore have some responsibility (however small) in the affairs of the Government.
posted by Matthew @ 12/16/2003 09:56:00 AM
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