The thought that that the UK would stay out of a fight to liberate a country of the oppressed gives me chills. I am hoping that as an Australian, that my government made the decision to deploy to Iraq, not because the UK was involved, but because it was the "right" thing to do. Admittedly, we didn't see too much overt US/UK presence in East Timor, although it was VERY nice to know they were there. The western democracies (why western, look how far east Australia is!) are free countries. If we can create other democracies, it is our legitimate right, nay, our duty, to do so. Oppression by other nations is wrong. I know that sounds simplistic, however this is essentially the crux of the argument, economic factors notwithstanding.We should not tolerate any nation that does not allow a citizen to speak his/her mind, without persecution. I understand personal limitations and inflammatory remarks, however, democracy is a robust concept that has weathered these tribulations before. And will do so gain. Free speech for all. Regardless of colour, race or creed. For fuck's sake, it's deeds, not words, that are the evil actions. Speak evil, be derided as an ignorant asshole. Do evil, be bombed. So sayeth the world.