"tomic" wrote in message ...
4.Returning to Iraq. Long before the start of the US invasion of Iraq,
Kasparov joined those hawks who were whipping the anti-Iraqi hysteria. Now
that it is clear that the war in Iraq is in full swing, and remembering
Kasparov’s call for the swift and immediate destruction of this country, do
chess players believe that morally he deserves the right to play for the
most prestigious – morally! – title in world chess?

Everyone has the right to ask and answer the questions I have posed here. We
are living in a free and democratic world, aren’t we?

Hmmm. Always the politics with the sport. Alekhine, Fischer, Kasparov etc. all have less than desirable political
views, but this does not change their chess playing ability. As much as I don't like their politics (or not) people
have (should have) the right to say what they think. True democracy and freedom allows diverse views. Personally I'm
glad Hussein and co are out of Iraq, but what has this to do with chess? Didly squat! Unless someone has committed a
crime (theft, murder, etc) then ignore their politics. Now speaking of FIDE and its 'illustrious' president there are
unanswered allegations (innocent until *proven* guilty) - but that is out of scope.

Speculating that the highest rated player in the world, some how should not be part of the reunifiocation of the world
title, is crazy! Making assertions that Kasp. *may* hijack the process is also unhelpful.