Hijexx wrote:
] How much sense does it
] make for America to showcase democracy by taking out
] governments that America doesn't happen to fancy?

Really stupid wording by dumb journalist. They are showcasing force and will, not democracy.

] It's also serving to set the example that pre-emptive war is
] A-OK. Noticed India's saber rattling lately? They're citing
] America's example.

The negative long terms effects are numerous. The one you mention is a key problem with all of this. Another is the impact this is all having on the minds of young people in the region. The latter can be (must be) dealt with. The former I think will come back to haunt us.

RE: ABCNEWS.com : Officials: 9/11 Was Main Reason for War