Case for War: Iran Debate

Richard Perle and Abdel Bari Atwan discussing the consequences and realities of the U.S. presence in Iraq from the upcoming PBS special, A Case for War. Atwan is the editor in chief of Al-Quds Al Arabi, a London-based daily newspaper and is one of the few journalists to have interviewed Osama bin Laden. The Case for War airs on Tuesday, April 17th at 10 PM EST as part of PBS' America at a Crossroads series. Check local listings, and visit www.pbs.org/weta/crossroads.

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[coszz]

Perle and friends didn't shed any tears for the iraqis that died when Saddam was there ally. what hypocrite's. Oil is all that matters to their kind.

[coszz]

Perle didn't seem to mind Saddam in the 80's when he killed and maimed most of the people he did. Perle and friends didn't lift a finger for the Iraqis when they were killed.

[rOaCh2000]

ugly truth of what? you think muhammed told people to exterminate non believers? what a funny conclusion you've come to

[rOaCh2000]

oh there are many things screwed up about the western world

[Masteroftrancegirl]

So I try and look at other sources. And how can you confirm that it's the JEWS who are painting this ugly picture about arabs? The ugly truth is all over the qur'an, hadith, and text books used in religious schools in the middle east. YOU wake up and see the ugly truth.

[Masteroftrancegirl]

[1.]Another thing that is screwed up about the arab world is that they will believe what anyone tells them, whether it is true or not. I realize that in America, as well as any other country the news is not balanced. There is always some bias.

[freefall3030]

You are very deceived. Arabs are no less human than anyone else. The MAD Arab is a propaganda picture painted by the jewish controlled media. Who are complicit in Crimes against humanity. 9/11 was a Zionist operation. Wake up and be brave enough to see the ugly truth.

[freefall3030]

Perle is a charismatic speaker, but don't forget he is one of the architects of this illegal war which has destroyed Iraq, seeks to destroy other Arab nations and will bankrupt the USA all for Israel. If you don't know, Iraqi oil is going to be piped to Haifa Israel and United States will protect the pipeline from PERMANENT air bases in Iraq. I am tired of footing the bill for these vampires. Perle and his cabal are WAR CRIMINALS.

[queennesreen]

Mr Atwane , you are the best . My favourite Journalist and columnist .

[Masteroftrancegirl]

Both of their points seem a little extreme in my opinion. Bush didn't really have grounds to go to war with Iraq and capture Saddam. But then Saddam committed mass genocide. And then on the other hand, he was able to keep those crazy tribes at peace with one another. Sad to say, but it seems as though the arab mentality is such an intolerant one that it needs to be kept under an iron fist (look at what is going on today in Iraq).