Speaks Out

Do you think the United States should go to war with Iraq? Nancy
Jacobo

Fourth-year, Spanish

“I don’t think the U.S. should go to war with Iraq,
mainly because it would be inhumane. If we went into Iraq, it could
be like another genocide with thousands of innocent people being
killed.” Trevor Kann

Third-year, Linguistics

“I don’t really see any reason to go to war. It
seems like we would just be making enemies around the world by
doing this. I don’t think they are hiding any weapons in
Iraq.” Carlos Melgar

UCLA Extension,

Application programming

“I don’t think there is a reason for war. I know it
has been a struggle, but I don’t think declaring war on Iraq
will necessarily sustain peace because there are better ways to
maintain it.” Laura Perry

First-year, Political science

“I do think we should go to war because Iraq won’t
let weapons inspectors in, and that definitely says something. In
order to keep some madman at bay, we really need to step in and
take action. If war is the only answer, then it is in our best
interest.” Denise Kaisler

Graduate student, Astronomy

“I know that it is sometimes better to stop things before
they happen, but if I have to go with my gut, I would say we
shouldn’t go to war. I just don’t feel that Iraq is
really much of a threat. I think the U.S. government has some other
interests that they’re not talking about.” Fred Kim

Graduate student, Public policy

“I think the question is: Can we gain the support of our
allies? Iraq is definitely a threat, but it’s important that
we get the support from the United Nations, otherwise U.S.
diplomatic relations with other countries could potentially be
jeopardized.” Sherwin Carballo

Fourth-year, Philosophy

“If there is enough reason to believe that not going to
war would allow Iraq to do further damage, then I think we are
justified in going to war even though doing so would kill many
people. In the long run we would stop further harm on innocent
people.” Jacob Ribnik

Third-year, Physics

“I don’t see an immediate threat right now. I think
it’s better for the appearance of the administration to push
war, but I don’t think it’s necessary. The government
is just trying to show that they are able to maintain
stability.” Speaks out compiled by Kelsey Hicks, Daily Bruin
Senior Staff

Photos by Mary Holscher, Daily Bruin Senior Staff