During the Gulf War of 1990-1991 and the current conflict with Iraq, countless artifacts from the Mesopotamian area have been either looted or destroyed. Many unscrupulous collectors and curators have even recruited individuals to take certain specific items from museums that are now left unguarded. There has been an international outcry against the loss of these priceless items, yet there are some who believe that the situation is merely an unavoidable consequence of war. Read the articles at

http://www.usatoday.com/life/world/iraq/2003-04-14-artifacts_x.htm and

www.cnn.com/2003/US/04/11/sprj.irq.pentagon/. Do you agree with Donald Rumsfeld's assessment of the situation? What steps should be taken, if any, to ensure that cultural property is not lost during wartime? Give your opinion in approximately 300 words

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Originally Posted by ashleedawn

Give your opinion in approximately 300 words

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Hello ashlee:

You had me right up to the end. We don't do homework.

excon