Expect expansion of war

Nations make war mostly because they want to, not because they have to. The American expansion of war in the Middle East will begin soon. You doubt it? President Bush's evangelical mission of liberation continues unabated.

Syria is now on the menu, and the administration is accessing Iranian nuclear capabilities, looking for an excuse to attack. If the administration doesn't find one, expect the usual contrived emergency to justify American action.

Bush already believes he has justification for his war policies. The election, he said afterward, supplied all the accountability he needed. In other words, once a president is elected he is no longer accountable.

Bush also said that the freedom-loving people of Iran are waiting for us. So you doubt his intentions? Bush could get political support from people and institutions who wait too long to oppose him.

This newspaper supported Bush's re-election, but opposed the war in Iraq. The editors should now oppose war with Iran and Syria.

Everyone who is disenchanted with the Bush Doctrine should speak now to tell the president that he is not a king and is still accountable to the Constitution and to the people who didn't vote for him

Lee Freese

Pullman, WA

The Spokesman Review