"Peter Wiley" wrote in message
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In article , Donal
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How many died because sanctions prevented vital drugs reaching Iraqi
hospitals?

Lots. Who was responsible for not complying with the sanctions for PR
reasons? The then Iraqi Govt. Blaming the USA for this is infantile.

Is it?
I can understand that sanctions would prohibit the export of munitions,
various raw materials, industrial goods, and high tech equipment. I don't
understand why medicines should be included in the list of prohibited items.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think that it is unusual for a country to be
subjected to sanctions which include medical supplies.



Did you know that birth defects have risen 10 fold since depleted
uranium
was used by Bush senior?

Cite please. Did *you* know that chemical weapons and the resultant
pollution are proven teratogenic and carcinogenic agents while DU
isn't?

Yes, I know that. However, the increases in birth defects, and cancers,
correlate with the use of DU. They do NOT correlate with Saddam's use of
chemical weapons.

Most of the evidence that is used to support your theory is based on the
radioactivity of depleted uranium. However, DU is an extremely toxic
substance in its own right. Lead and aluminium are bad for you. DU is also
bad for you.


My wife is one of Australia's leading paediatric biochemists,
specialises in genetic disorders.

I get a cup of tea in bed every morning.



I suspect you've been following Pilger

I admit that I recognise that name. You'll have to accept my word for the
fact that I am not aware of his significance. I did a Google yesterday, and
I think that I saw his name. It is possible that some of my previous post
used his information.

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Cancer and Leukemia rates have also gone through the roof!

True but see above.

Donal, I think you're backing a loser with this line of argument.
Better stick to the lack of WMD and personal observations WRT
'intelligence'.

That isn't fair!

You seem to be suggesting that only the rednecks should be allowed to use
whacko arguements.



Regards

Donal
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