I intended to stay out of this because there are very very strong opinions but I must say, as a Canadian, I am very frightened, living so close as we do to the U.S.A., that if war is declared, we will have to meekly go along in order to survive. This war, if it does come and I ernestly pray it will not, will be like no other - not even close to the Persian Gulf War. I think Nelson Mendela's speech was one of the finest I have heard in opposition to this war. It is really heartfelt to see the anti-war protests and to hear people speaking out in opposition. :( Irene