Easy to argue that so far no convincing evidence has been presented but the weight of circumstantial evidence has been increased considerably this week and I for one cannot understand what there is for either the Americans or the Brits in either manufacturing or exaggerating the case for war. I accept that it could deflect attention from poor domestic economies but it is adversely affecting both at the moment because of the threat of war. It could also be argued that oil is the consideration but if that were the case you would have to expect that a war in the Gulf would stabilise the Middle East - I don't think so. It is very likely to destabilise both Iraq and Saudi Arabia in the long term especially if Saddam's party is replaced by democracy. Why then should either the Bush or Blair administrations want a war?
No, you cynics need to offer some logic and come up with something much more convincing to enable me to discount the information given by Colin Powell. It appears that we are taking the difficult path not the easy one, the motivation is honourable and devoid of selfish interest and we are fast approaching the time when loyalty and strength of purpose will be called for.
When we reach the point where conflict is inevitable I hope all the cynics will get off their current positions and offer solid support to those in the firing line. We are not far off that point now and I offer my good wishes to all those about to deploy in our National interests. Come back safely.