Israel might join in the attacks. U.S-Israeli
military cooperation increased after 911. Since 1997 the Israeli Air
Force has conducted annual training exercises in Turkey, presumably to
prepare for just such a war. Turkey has rugged terrain similar to Iranís.
According to Noam Chomsky, before the current conflict some 10% of the
Israeli Air Force was permanently based in Turkey. (personal
communication, April 16, 2003)

Would such an air war succeed? Yes, perhaps, then again, maybe not.
In their current state of hubris the men around the president
obviously believe they can accomplish anything with U.S. military
power, now supreme on the planet. However, our leaders are not
infallible. For every action there is a reaction, and, all too often,
unintended consequences. Such a war would undoubtedly be perceived by
the world as a serious escalation, and would likely produce aprevent such a catastrophe we must all work together. We must
stop Bushís next war BEFORE it starts.

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Mark Gaffney is a researcher, writer, poet, environmentalist,
anti-nuclear activist, and organic gardener. Mark was the principal
organizer of the first Earth Day in April 1970 at Colorado State
University. Markís first book was a pioneering 1989 study of the
Israeli nuke program: DIMONA THE THIRD TEMPLE. From 1989-1993 Mark
helped National Audubon Society inventory and map Oregonís remaining
old growth forests. Markís forthcoming book is a radical study of
early Christianity: SECRETS OF THE NAASSENE SERMON. Mark can be
reached for comment at mhgaffney@aol.com