It is reported in the herald that the government is open about the fact that oil supply is a factor in Australia's involvement in Iraq.
What concerns me is the connection drawn between economic security and the role of the defence force. Particularly in the context of a pre-emtive action like that taken by the 'coalition of the willing' in Iraq.
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I was watching the dreadful 'Sunrise' on channel 7 this morning and Dr. Keith Suiter was on (Foriegn Affairs Editor for the program) - he was commenting on the comments made about the oil and war relationship.
Dr Suiter agreed - essentially the motivation was oil and protecting the supply of oil in the United States and hence Australia.
He commented on how the Government should have been honest about their motivation from the outset.
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