American Voices

Should The U.S. Attack Iraq?

February 25, 1998 | ISSUE 33•07

Frustrated by Saddam Hussein's continued defiance of U.N. weapons inspectors, the U.S. is strongly considering a tactical strike against Iraq. What do you think?

  • War is bad for little children and other living things. No, that's not my opinion, it's just something I did a hook-rug of once. By all means, bomb, bomb, bomb.

    Randi Chester
    Manicurist

  • If we have all those extra soldiers, we may as well use some of them up.

    Kip Fraschilla
    Systems Analyst

  • This grave international crisis makes me want to shout 'U.S.A.' thrice.

    Max Rudolph
    Landscaper

  • With the Olympics over, I desperately need a new outlet for my rampant jingoism.

    Gina Barlow
    Science Teacher

  • Before the U.S. resorts to bombing Iraq, we should make sure we've fully explored all other possible options, such as raping their women.

    Tyler Welles
    Tour Guide

  • Remember back when Iran was bad, and Iraq was good? That was, like, weird.

    Ronald Potts
    Temp Worker

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