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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 2003
Page
9
The 1927 to 1950 publishers and editors listed include A. Cooper Hudnutt as publisher at age 24,1829 A.C. Hednutt, Andrew Young as editor, Scott Brown on the editorial page, Rudy Dicks as managing editor, and Patti Ewald as assistant managing editor.
Our Opinion argues Saddam Hussein must be removed quickly despite limited UN backing. It asserts US military superiority, warns of potential civilian harm, and links action to defeating terrorism after 9/11.
A reader urges lowering the flag for fallen service members citing duty to remember. Another letter criticizes U S policy, calling Bush era actions belligerent. The Hague marks March 11 as the swearing in of eighteen International Criminal Court judges amid debate over U S participation.
The Chronicle Telegram welcomes letters to the editor with editing for brevity accuracy and clarity. Letters must be 200 words or shorter with signature full home address and telephone number. Include contact details for mail fax or email submissions to the Editorial Page Editor Scott Brown.
The piece argues the Iraq crisis requires force after 12 years of inspections and 17 UN resolutions with Iraq not disarming. It criticizes the UN Security Council for ineffectiveness and notes Libya chairs the human rights commission, urging decisive action to prevent greater horrors from weapons proliferation and tyranny.
President Bush argues the danger of inaction exceeds action as Saddam Hussein faces renewed U N scrutiny. He cites Saddam's defiance, warns two day deadline to leave Baghdad, and cites Resolution 1441 as justification for looming conflict.
The article notes President Bush's somber, determined appearance as war looms against Saddam Hussein. It discusses whether military action is justified and cautions that war may be unavoidable unless Saddam changes course. Readers are urged to support troops facing danger.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reflects cautious optimism about the Iraq war. It urges restraint despite differing views and hopes for minimal casualties, Iraqi de-escalation, strong homeland security, and Iraq becoming a model for the Middle East, while noting the fragility of such outcomes.
The article notes President Bush declaring Saddam Hussein doomed and predicting his imminent downfall while urging measures to minimize casualties and protect Iraqi civilians as coalition forces advance. It emphasizes oil wealth belonging to Iraqis and calls for liberation soon.
The piece notes Saddam Hussein defied 17 Security Council resolutions over 12 years and broke promises to disarm, arguing diplomacy was worth trying but urging action if Saddam does not stop cheating. It reflects American fear for 250,000 troops and allied forces and calls for resolve to back up words with force if needed.
The piece argues President Bush will send the nation to war after failed diplomacy. It warns of immense risks to Americans and Iraqi lives, calls for wisdom and compassion, and urges swift resolution to spare civilians and maintain global stability.
The article argues a US backed UN resolution with a firm weapons deadline could have disarmed Saddam without war. Britain and Spain supported it, but US mixed messages and shifting aims undermined diplomacy, leaving the hard line approach as the only path after diplomacy failed.
The United States is urged to win the war quickly and decisively with minimal casualties. Critics doubt swift success in Iraq but acknowledge few alternatives, while the president says no other path exists and calls on Americans to support the troops with prayers.
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