My Jr. Senator on Iran and Iraq

There is a Republican-led minority screaming about "new" evidence that Iran is supplying weapons to Iraqi Shite Militia and Sunni Insurgents. Why are they making such a big deal about this? We've known for more than two years where the weapons were made and how they are supplied. This really frightens me. Is the Bush Administration preparing to expand the conflict in the Middle East? Is it part of another "intelligence based boondoggle?"

There should soon be a huge need for mercenaries. Is War Profiteering the reason for continuing this conflict? I wonder how much Halliburton has made from this? What was their place in the twelve billion dollars that disappeared?

Following is a copy of my email to John Cornyn. Perhaps you would like to contact your representatives?


Senator Cornyn:

Why are you wailing about Iran? Are you part of the effort to spread conflict in the Middle East?

I prefer dipolmacy, Senator. Have you polled your constituency? I think the majority of Texans would prefer a negotiated settlement and withdrawal of our forces from Iraq. Please represent the people.

I understand that Iran's actions are provocative. I don't see that they are any more provocative than the actions we took by supplying weapons to Iraq during the Iraq/Iran conflict or our support of the rebels fighting Russia during their occupation of Afghanistan.

Many lives continue to be lost in support of corporate profits in this conflict. Please stop the sabre rattling and support a diplomatic solution. Perhaps then profits could be realized from the oil and reconstruction. Wasn't that the original plan?

Thank you for listening.

Warren Price
MSG, US Army (Retired)