current state of the iraqi conflict

[Troy F]

Bob, I think you've made a valid point concerning the resources of South Africa but at the time, of equal or greater importance, was the strategic location as a landing site for the eastern trade route. The British Empire relied on this. I also hope we don't forget the feelings of the Dutch colonies towards the tribesman of South Africa. I can't remember the biblical word they named the indigenous races but it inferred beast. If you want to paint the Dutch as innocent farmers that's your right, it will take a lot of paint though.