Anton, I applaud your articulation and deep thinking. Many valid points to ponder from across the oceans. You will probably be bashed to hell by many members of this board. I hope you are ready for it. There has been a lot of dissent against the war here in America. We do have freedom of speech, that I can guarantee. World politics and economics are probably the hardest things for the average peon to understand even a fraction of it. Its easier to just stand behind a flag and let that speak for you. Rather than address all your points, I'll sum it up by saying. There are more happy, warm, healthy, literate, religiously-free, people in a democracy than in a dictatorship. Keep on questioning. I hope you find some answers. I don't think they will be on this board. Peace.