Gautam Mukunda asked <<What happens when Saddam launches missiles filled with VX at Israel? Israel is unlikely to fail to defend itself this time, as it did in 1991, under any circumstance. Israel is likely to have a particularly strong reaction to poison gas. I would rate the chances that they would not retaliate against such a launch in some way to approach zero. When they do so, the Arab world is likely to go nuts. To put it mildly. So, what do people on the list think Israel should do? And what should the US do to try and contain it? >>
What can I say? I hope Saddam will not be able to launch *any* missiles on us this time. Do we have to retaliate if? Certainly. I am trying my best not to sound racists or hurt Americans' feeling, but we left Lebanon and Barak was ready to give up 97% of Jehudea & Samaria and we got Intifada, we showed restrain after Dolfi Disco bombing and got Park Hotel bombing, Americans did not react on attacks on their embassies (sp) and got WTC bombing. Will our neighbors "go nuts"? I don't think so. Egypt and Jordan and even Syria know better. There *will* be many shouting and complains to UN. Especially from our "peace activists". Arafat will do his best to keep his people quiet, for the fear what Israel *can* do while everybody looks at Iraq. First Intifada ended during first Golf (sp) war. It's very likely that this one is going to end now too. Hope to read e-mails this time next week too. Ilana from Alef area, who had SCUD about km from her home last time. _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
