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USU students urge caution in going to war with Iraq By
Ashley Brown LOGAN -- President George W. Bush received authorization late last week from both the Senate and the House of Representatives to use military force against the continuing threat posed by Iraq and its leader, Saddam Hussein. This new control given to Bush has caused communities in Utah to voice their opinions and concerns about going to war with Iraq. In Logan, echoes of peace and careful evaluation ring throughout Utah State University's campus. "I think that action for war is prudent. But at the same time, I don't feel we, as a nation, are properly prepared," said USU student D'Artagnon Wells. According to The New York Times, during the Senate debate the only doubts were that "Iraq would imminently develop nuclear potential, fears that military action would take away from the war on terrorism, and sentiment against war among constituents." Some Utah residents are adamant about finding another solution besides going to war. The nation's economy is unstable since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Earlier this month, residents of Logan rallied for peace at a local gymnasium and a letter to Congress was signed by the attendees. "I don't think it's unpatriotic in a democratic society to let the government know how you feel," said USU student Krista Lynn Preheim. Bush said that by Congress permitting him to act in defense of the nation, his powers of commander and chief will be utilized to the fullest extent. He said by being attacked by terrorist groups on Sept. 11, the United States cannot afford to wait until another attack happens when the government knows information otherwise. "We need to be smart about the approach we take when dealing with unstable people," said USU student Crystal Woolf. "The country does not need to be hasty by any means, but we do need to remember who we are dealing with and their capability to case mass destruction." According to The New York Times,"Democrats agreed that Mr. Hussein was a dangerous tyrant. But they expressed fear of giving Mr. Bush so much power, or argued that by striking a nation that has not struck first, America could lose its moral standing. They also said Mr. Bush had not presented a definitive case that Iraq was an imminent threat."
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