[ READERS' OPINION ]
What do you think about the
United States’ actions in Iraq?
David Lee, 42,
Waialae-Kahala"Kind of senseless. Historically, we haven't won a war since World War II. Sort of a wasted effort."
Tiana Lacar, 19
Aiea"My boyfriend is there. I'm scared. I hope he comes home safely. He was supposed to arrive in Iraq today (yesterday) right when Saddam Hussein was supposed to leave."
Jose Vasquez, 33
Moiliili"We knew it was coming. It was just a matter of time, so now we can move on with the next phase. Ever since Sept. 11, we've been waiting for some sort of retaliation. We don't know if they had anything to do with Sept. 11.
"It's just so sad when there's loss of life."
Marilyn Nakayama, 45,
Pearl City"I have mixed feelings. I'm kind of right in the middle. I don't think they could have prevented it from happening. They had to do it."
Roland Hara, 48
Haiku, Maui"I think if our freedom is going to be jeopardized, then I think this is justified. I would think President Bush doesn't have any agenda besides that."
Troy Imamura, 41
Guam"I think their actions were justified. They're obviously a threat, and we've been living under the fear of terrorism. Saddam Hussein has been given ample warning time to leave the country. The United States going in -- he (Bush) said their ambition is to free the people from the Iraqi region."
Pavel Sedlace, 30
Waikiki"They have to do what they have to do. The United States is in a very difficult situation. They actually keep peace around the world. I'm sure they know what they're doing."
Gino Aki, 23
Nanakuli"Saddam never did anything. I guess (Bush) is just trying to finish the war his dad started."
Asked by Leila Fujimori at Shirokiya at Ala Moana Center
