Tex and Khan-- You guys both make valid points and are both wrong at the same time. It is clear that you guys are on opposite extremees on this issue. Here's the story as I see it. 1) Israel is NOT expansionist in the way that Iraq is. They have never invaded a sovereign state in attempt to annex it. 2) Israel's response to Palestinian terorism is not acceptable. 3) Israel's treatment of Palestinians is not acceptable. 4) The Palestinian's actions are not acceptable. Are we noticing a trend yet? 5) If Hussein obtains nukes there will be no stopping him in his quest to increase his power base via invasion and annexation. 6) We can't allow this to happen because if he does he will control half the oil supply in time. 7) If that happens we will literally be at his mercy. 8) It is going to be less costly in terms of human life if we take Hussein out now as opposed to after he has nukes. Thanks for your time fellas. Now go to opposite corners and have a great day.