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I was visiting ABCNews the other day to see a friend who works on graphics. When I went
to his room, he showed me all the graphics he was making in anticipation of the Israeli
attack on Iran; not just maps, but flight patterns, trajectories, and 3D models of U.S.
aircraft carrier fleets. But what was most disturbing was that ABC, and presumably other
networks, have been rehearsing these scenarios for over 2 weeks, with newscasters and retired
generals in front of maps talking about missiles and delivery systems, and at their newsdesks
– the screens are emblazoned with "This is a Drill" to assure they don't go out on
air –ike War of the Worlds. Then reports of counter-attacks by Hezbollah in Lebanon
with rockets on Israeli cities – it was mind-numbing. Very disturbing. The results
of an attack on Iran could be horrendous. After all, according to a recent study of
"the Iraq effect" by terrorism specialists Peter Bergen and Paul Cruickshank, using government
and Rand Corporation data, the Iraq invasion has already led to a seven-fold increase in
terror. The "Iran effect" would probably be far more severe and long-lasting. British
military historian Corelli Barnett speaks for many when he warns that "an attack on
Iran would effectively launch World War III. We must no allow them to start another war!
When something so horrific hangs over our heads, you don't want to sit by and do nothing.
Please download the PDF, print it out – you could print it out, make copies and pass 'em
on.