War? no grazie

Il Vittoriano, originally uploaded by CharlesFred.

This is a strange wide-angle perspective of the Vittorio Emanuele Monument in the centre of Rome. The flags are flying half-mast to commemorate the soldires recently killed in the War in Iraq.

Let us hope, and maybe more than hope, that this will not be repeated with a War in Iran. It cannot and should not happen. I am thinking we should be out on the streets already telling governemnts we want to have nothing to do with a war against Iran. By the time direct action happens, it is usually too late.

It is quite chilling to think that Jack Straw, the UK Foreign Secretary can say that it is inconceivable that we would go to war against Iran, and then lose his job and be replaced by someone who will NOT rule out starting a war against Iran. So much for the word of governments and the ministers.

At least, Italy's new leaders should not be so open to 'encouragement' from the US to join them in starting a war against a very civilised people, such as we find in Iran.

There is an awful lot wrong with the regime in charge in Iran, but this applies to so many countries and really WAR is NOT the way to go about it, for sure.

Just recognise the Government of Somaliland, on the 15th anniversary of the country's independence. A much easier way to encourage freedom and democracy and one which can only encourage other peaceful and responsible movements around the world. Can we in the west finally set a good example? Please?