>> If you don't accept that oil is critical to US economy &
>> US politics (a position that is very well documented and generally accepted)
I do accept and have never said otherwise.

I agree that Saddam is a threat to the oil producing nations of the Middle East.
And that this is of vital interest to the United States. I disagree with the contention (and have said this all along) that it is JUST about the oil.

I think you understand my position, so I won't repeat it.
I respect yours.....but i don't think its right.

-Mike