Is Mr Bush right to put Iraq on notice of war? Is military action legitimate without a second UN resolution? What will be the global consequences if war is declared by Mr Bush and his allies?
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I'm proud of our president, and I am equally proud of Tony Blair and all the other allies who are willing to do what has to be done. Saddam Hussein should have been taken care of 12 years ago. Enough diplomacy, tyrants do not deserve it.
Joe S, USA
Of course not. This is a serious precedent of an international law violation. UN kept the world reasonably stable and peaceful since the World War II. This is a terrible start into the 21st century.
Alex, Russia
I totally agree with the ultimatum. Saddam is a tyrant. Our world is degraded by these people and he has had enough time to arrange an orderly retirement. Now is the time for action.
Michael Ottewell, UK
I support Bush's deadline and believe that enough is enough. I am glad that Bush has realized that the invasion of Iraq and removal by force is the only option left. The only thing left to say is "it's about time."
Kyle Rutter, USA
Again Bush has proven to the world that he is not a cannibal, and that he is not an enemy to the Arab world, as many will put it, so can a tyrant like Saddam do what is good to avoid war? So if Saddam loves his people and has a conscience then he should better serve his people by going to exile, and by then war will be avoided. So I strongly agree with Bush's deadline to Saddam.
Louis Amboteh, Bamenda, Cameroon
Saddam and his regime are the worst solution for the Iraqi people, but what we would say if we lived in Iraq, waiting for the bombing? Do you think that Iraqi people have chosen to live there? No, I believe that war is the worst way to build peace.
Mario, Italy
Bush is right. Saddam got opportunities to collaborate and this is the last one for him to avoid war. The ball is in his court, he decides if he wants war or peace.
Dinesh, Mauritius
War is not, as I heard one commentator say, the natural end of diplomacy. It is the failure of diplomacy, and the failure of civilisation. The coming conflict, which is being conducted in spite of having no clear UN authority, may signal the end of nearly 60 years of unprecedented international cooperation. And all because George 'lost patience' with Saddam.
Tom, Ireland
Millions of peoples' lives are at stake here from atomic power. We are liberating Iraq. Why do people say war is not the answer? Twelve years of "other means of resolve" have not worked. You know from the past, the longer we appease tyrannical dictators, the worse the final war shall be.
Jakob Marley, UK
I agree with Bush and Blair! I am proud to be an American, and ashamed of those Americans not supporting our President. Where would the world be if Britain and America had not stopped Hitler?
L Lyles, USA
No, going to war without UN support makes the USA and UK as morally indefensible as Iraq
Paul Frisby, UK
The American President's undermining of UN authority is unacceptable. It arrests the development of international law with unpredictable consequences.
Dionysis, Greece
If a ruler's mindset (hatred of America) or weapons of mass destruction were the criteria to justify use of force, then so many other countries are better contenders for an attack. George Bush is making a grave mistake. Hopefully the American people who have protested will not be blamed for this madness.
Abid Siddiq, Canada
I totally support President Bush's decision. People forget that we are fighting for freedom of terrorism. It's selfish to not want that for your children, just as our fathers and grandfathers fought for what we believe in, all of the rights we now enjoy today, is because people like President Bush was not afraid to make it happen.
Jackie, USA
I think that America is wrong to go to war without the backing of the Security Council and I think that Tony Blair has shown extreme arrogance in ignoring the wishes of his voters but also many within his own party. This war is unnecessary and will be a complete disaster. The blame will lie at the feet of Bush and Blair.
Hazel, UK
I think if the attitude is not to listen to the UN, there will never be peace in this world. Leaders like Mugabe triumph on issues like this. Bush should have shown some respect for the UN and smaller nations might learn from that. If the law of the jungle applies, then what's next? Why have the UN to start with? Why waste resources and time?
BJ, Zimbabwe
Saddam is a threat not only to America, but, to the world. I support President Bush 100%.
Sergio Cuevas, USA
I totally disagree with Bush. Bush/America do not have any right to kill innocent people in Iraq and the US/UK soldiers.
Philip Thankachan, India
It is pointless the UN making any resolutions if it fails to back them up. This has the effect of deeming the UN a waste of time and money.
Wendy Shaw, North Wales
I back President Bush a 110%. I know that I wouldn't want his job! We can't allow those terrorists to get away with murder. We need to fight for our country and we need to fight for what's right. Let's get this over with so that we can get our men home.
Holly Vance, USA
It's just a way to give Iraq a "yes or no" question to war but with the "no" taken away.
Aaron, Canadian in France
It is not right to bring despair to the Middle East people time and time again. We need a leader here who does not just promise hope but delivers a just and lasting end result. No more mass killing of life by leaders of countries.
A Bashir, UK
God Bless you Mr Bush. Finally someone is siding with the Iraqi people rather than dealing with Despotic butcher in Baghdad. It's time to get rid of the plague that killed the Iraqi people alive. Arabs and Muslims never heard us, nor helped us, you are the one man to speak the truth and stand behind principles of liberty and freedom. God Bless You.
Ashraf Alanjjar, United States
Democracy has to win but a peaceful solution is the best way to go about things; if military action is needed then the people of Iraq should be allowed to step aside and not get killed.
Andrew Baker, England
A war without any backing of UN can not be justified. The way the American President is heading for an attack on Iraq is itself proof that his designs are nefarious. You can not justify any action that the whole world is crying against.
Abdul Basit Zafar, Pakistan
I support President Bush's war deadline, it is overdue by about 25 years.
Alistair Beaton, Canada
I am completely against this action in Iraq. We have no business telling another country who their leader can be. We certainly can't tell another country to dispose of their weapons unless we have first disposed of ours.
CJ Shank, USA
With deep regret I disagree with the Bush's war deadline. Attack on Iraq may serve the interest of USA, but for sure it will further increase the suffering of innocent Iraqi people.
Abid, Canada
I totally support President Bush with his decision. I support the USA and coalition. The whole world should come together against Iraq and terrorism. It is sad that some countries (like France and others) are against this war on terrorism.
Gentian Meta, Albania
How much longer will it take for the UN to disarm Saddam and his evil empire? Twelve more years?
Gene Rhinehart, USA
This is the right thing done for the wrong reasons. For the good of Iraq, the Middle East and the rest of the world the Iraqi regime should go. The UN has shown its effectiveness can be completely suppressed by a few nations looking out for their own interests. So here, for once, the sword seems mightier than the pen.
G Barrow, UK
By going to war without a UN resolution Mr Bush is undermining the only system of international law we have. Military conflict, at this point, is not the only option. Mr Bush is clearly ploughing ahead on his own agenda, and if he succeeds he will be the real dictator - with chemical, biological, and nuclear capabilities unlike anyone else in the world.
Kathryn Simpson, Canada
I think it is about time a final deadline is set. Then it will give Saddam a clear ultimatum. I would like to see Iraq come to a peaceful end and maybe this deadline may prompt Saddam to make the right choice and leave, without the need for thousands of innocent people to be killed.
J Tyler, Wales
I support the deadline. The Bush government has made it plain that the decision to attack was made months ago and any dissenting opinion will be ignored. They should hurry up and get it over with so the world's economies can all start rebuilding themselves.
Adam, USA
I support Bush 100%, I feel bad for those people in Iraq that don't have the right to say how they feel about their leaders and can't live a decent life.
Alex Gonzalez, Puerto Rico
How can anyone oppose war when we have spent 12 years trying to disarm Saddam peacefully? It isn't working, time for action.
Anthony, USA
Yes, the notice of war is right, the previous UN resolutions have already stated that without a full disarmament Iraq would "face the consequences". We need to get it over with and rebuild Iraq as a free state.
Adam, UK
Hello, I just wanted to say that war is getting closer and it is very sad to see innocent people die but we must all face what is going to happen. God bless to all.
Adam, Australia.
This is an act of unparalleled stupidity. Attacking Iraq now will simply turn every Islamic country in the world towards terrorism. The war is about the control of oil, nothing more.
Adam Banks, New Zealand
President Bush is totally in the right by putting Saddam Hussein on notice. Saddam is a killer. Every human has the right for liberty. I believe that it is right to fight for people's freedom no matter who they are, and I am not afraid to do so.
Adam, United States of America
Yes, I agree with the 48 hrs ultimatum. The tension has been there for the past 10 years, and this time it has to be finished once and for all so our lives here in Kuwait will be back to normal again.
Isabelito Adarne, Kuwait
This hasty action by President Bush will only grow the gap between the Arabs and the West. Extremism and Terrorism stem from a feeling of hopelessness and injustice. President Bush has just increased those feelings in millions of Arabs and Moslems all over the world.
Husam Adas, USA
What exactly is the definition of tyranny? According to my dictionary it's 'the cruel and arbitrary use of authority'. Undoubtedly Saddam is cruel, but he has never proposed an arbitrary attack in the way that Bush and Co. have done today.
Adele Archer, UK
It's interesting to note that free elections in Iraq would most probably lead to a radical Islamic government. After a war such a government would hardly be very pro-west. Is that a desirable alternative?
Niall Davis, Germany
Time has come to end the talking and start taking action. The UN has totally failed to prove its credibility, whilst Blair has shown outstanding leadership in the most difficult of circumstances. People should now get behind our troops and hope and pray for a swift end to the war.
Adrian, UK
I strongly back Bush's war deadline and support whatever he wants to do for the sake of not only the Iraqi people but also for all people in Middle East. I hope this will result in democracy in the Middle East.
Samer, Jordan
I disagree with President Bush's ultimatum. I feel that this war will bring more terrorism not only here in America but all over the world. Innocent lives will be lost and it is not worth this war. I do feel there are others ways around this war to spare the lives of both the soldiers and the civilians. Saddam must be stopped but war is not the answer.
Mona, USA
I totally agree with Bush. In fact I think it should have happened when Saddam gassed thousands of his own people. This man is an everyday danger to everybody in the world and he has to be stopped. He is not interested in World peace, dictators like him never are. They are evil, egotistical, sadistic tyrants and people like that should not have stores of chemical and Nuclear weapons capable of causing mass destruction and loss of millions of lives.
Natalie Harton, UK
The Bush administration is not only attacking Iraq but the UN itself. The police in our democratic country is backed by our citizens - how could Bush declare that America is the worlds police? Saddam Hussein is an evil dictator but who really believes that we can stop terrorism with terror and that bombs will bring peace into the Middle East?
Christoph Wandhoff, Germany
I totally back Bush's deadline. However, I'm an African American male and I heard an interesting point on the radio this morning: Why doesn't the US do something to all the brutal dictators in Africa as well (Goodness knows some of them are as and others more evil than Saddam). Is it because Africa has no oil?
Charles, USA
No, I disagree with the president, and like others I feel that the consequence of this war will outlive both President Bush and Saddam Hussein.
Kemi, UK
History teaches that dictators unchecked kill first within their borders then outside of their borders. I believe the coalition is right in acting as soon as possible.
Eric Smith, USA
Only time will tell what will be the extent and result that will result from a war with Iraq. It was Martin Luther King who said "violence breeds violence"; there are other ways to deal with situations such as these, all it takes is intelligent politicians with flare and imagination. Until the world learns that war is never the way, wars will continue, and will get worse and more sophisticated.
Glenn Berg, UK
Shame on all of us for not getting rid of Saddam 12 years ago. What he has done to his people and what we have let him do is a disgrace. I agree with President Bush. The UK should be proud to have Tony Blair as PM.
Joe, USA
I do not agree with Bush's war deadline; there is no need for war. Saddam has not posed a threat to us recently, and there is no point in going to war with him without a proper incentive to do so, and if we do go to war I fear that the UK State of economy will collapse.
Niall, Shropshire, UK
It is absolutely correct and justified that any dictator should be removed from power by people who believe in democracy and freedom. Therefore, I am fully backing the Allies actions on Iraq. The Allies will surely win this war, but the true battle will be to win the peace.
Claudiu Ciodaru, USA
Bush makes me ashamed to be American. This push for war is the act of a schoolyard bully. It will create more of those who hate us, and seriously destabilize the region. These acts are not the America I was brought up to believe in.
Al Stone, USA
Time for appeasement is over. We need to learn from our history and remember that diplomacy with tyrants such as Hitler, Stalin, Idi Amin Gadaffi and Bin Laden "WILL NOT WORK." They must be removed! Thank god we have a leadership and allies (not France or the UN) that are prepared to walk the talk!
Roman, USA
No I don't agree with Bush's deadline. It is an aggression against a helpless country and its innocent people. Moreover there is no UN resolution to back this unjustified war.
Amir Saghir, Canada
All civilized people want peace, but some forget that dictators do not remain contained with only the soft gloves of diplomacy.
William F Anderson, US
Bush has no other options but to get Saddam out. How can we as a democracy sit and watch while one man kills innocent people? After September 11th the world is never going to be the same but we can do something now which will make the world a better and safer place to live.
Leslie Carter, UK
They face political ruin if they are wrong, they may even lose if they are right, yet both these men have the courage to stand by what they believe, and i agree with them; it's legal, moral, expensive, risky, and long overdue. No one can say Bush & Blair did not try the diplomatic route, for 12 years before and many months after 1441 they tried to give the UN enough backbone to stand up to Iraq, only to be blocked by the French. Fortunately when the UN fails, there are nations and leaders prepared to go it alone to do what needs to be done.
Andy, UK
Absolutely not! I do not support this war! Violence only begets more violence!
Rosemarie Brenton, USA
I strongly endorse The Bush deadline. Enough is enough. Saddam must go.
Gary Parfit, USA
Mr Bush should learn from history. Saddam Hussein became a tyrant under the support of the United States. The US is responsible to resolve this conflict by peaceful way. If the war was justified, the world would be dominated by selfish ideas of the United States.
Yuka, Japan
I support President Bush's decisions and actions regarding the need for removal of Saddam Hussein's regime, and it is apparent that invasion of Iraq and removal by force is the only option left to the US and our allies. Thank you.
Nancy Lang, USA
Yes. But this deadline should pass for all the nations engaged in investing in weapons of mass destructions, including USA.
Upul Herath, Sri Lanka
Mr Bush has no right to start war; there are peaceful means to solve the problem.
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