<HTML>The message being delivered by Bush et al is that this is not going to be a guick and dirty effort, but a long-term sustained one involving all possible mechanisms. It is wrong to jump to the conclusion that this effort will be undertaken with disregard for the long term consequences, and without consideration of world opinion.
I point out, again, that it is largely because of our history and our values that we are able to even discuss this here. In fact, if this had happened to China or the Soviets, do you think that the either would care about world opinion in deciding how to handle it?
I agree with you on the war on drugs, but point to its failure as another reason not to go into this effort without the complete commitment and cooperation of every nation involved.</HTML>
