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Saddam Hussein once again felt it necessary to throw his weight around with another military offensive, this time storming the minority Kurds in northern Iraq. It was his most significant attack since the end of the Persian Gulf War when Iraqi forces halted Kurd rebellions in the north. Political analysts say that Hussein wants the world to know he is still a threat to stability in the Middle East.
Enough with leaders who need to prove their worth to the world with shows of military force. With this offensive, Hussein has proved that he puts his country's military image on the highest pedestal. His ego has led him down this violent path before, and as long as the United Nations stands for it, Hussein's ego will continue to ebb, and he will become even more dangerous.
It's about time the United States and the United Nations remove Hussein from power before another Persian Gulf War erupts. Yes, the United Nations has already placed economic sanctions on Iraq as a response to his offensive, but sanctions seemingly hurt Iraq's innocent people more than its leaders.
No decision has yet been made whether a military strike will be used. Calling for military action against Hussein is indeed a difficult decision for Clinton, especially in the midst of his re-election campaign. Hussein, however, will continue to cause problems if Clinton, along with the United Nations, fails to put a permanent road block in the way of his power trip.
Realize that as long as Hussein is in power, the United Nations will continue to press to remove him from office, whether it be with military force or economic sanctions. As long as this pressure continues, the citizens of Iraq will never be able to live comfortably in a stable nation.
At this point, the United States has not ruled out military action. White House chief of staff Leon Panetta told NBC news program Meet the Press, "I don't want to say when or where or what, but we will respond. And we will respond with consequences to Saddam Hussein."
Good. Remove him from power quickly before he tries to prove his superiority in another region. The aircraft carrier Carl Vinson has already moved northward in the Persian Gulf, and the Enterprise sits ready in the Mediterranean. With more than 300 warplanes in striking distance, the United States stands ready to give Hussein a final blow to his ego.
Staff Editoral
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