wall Street Bear Is the devouring your life savings? Change course... IRAQ from page 29 expressing support for Bush and Congress in seeking to make Iraq destroy its weapons of mass destruc- tion and stop weapons development programs. "Iraq must conform to the resolu- tions adopted by the Security Council and the other standards which President Bush has specified," the res- olution said. "We support the efforts to enlist the United Nations and international cooperation to secure Iraqi compli- ance, including the use of force as a last resort." The Presidents Conference statement makes no mention of regime change or unilateral action, two flash points • among American Jewish groups. The statement was seen as an attempt to placate both critics who said that an explicit warning of mili- tary action was needed and those who said that nonviolent tactics needed to be endorsed as well. On the local level, Jews are less clear whether the Jewish community should speak up. Take a group of New York Jews at an Oct. 7 dinner of the Orthodox Union's Institute of Public Affairs. Most of those in attendance supported the war on Iraq and thought Israel can defend itself if drawn into the fire. But differing opinions surfaced when asked whether the U.S. Jewish community should take an active role in backing the war. Jonah Lobell of New York said Jews should be more outspoken in support- ing a U.S. war. He feels Israel has had unprecedented" support from this administration, and Jews should return such support and Congress needs to "appreciate the importance of this issue to the Jewish community today." As for Bush's proposed war on Iraq, Lobell said it's not only inevitable, but "critical to American interests," and to creating an "equilibrium in the world." " Mixed Views Some across the country expressed concern that the U.S. is acting as the world's policemen, which might antag- onize other nations and the United Nations. "The longer Israel is made to restrain herself, while Bush tries to gain support from Arab countries, the less safe she is," said Ari Saks of New York, a Columbia University student visiting the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor. Others, aware of the U.N.'s reputa- tion as a hotbed of anti-Israel senti- ment, dismissed this concern. "As far as U.N. backing goes, I don't care," said Elie Elovic of Highland Park, N.J. "The United Nations is an organization monopolized by third- world countries. I have no problem with unilateral action." Even some of those who back the war have larger questions — and, in some cases, strong opinions — about where the "war on terrorism" should turn next. - "What George•Bush wants to do and what Congress is now prepared to back him to do is correct," said Martin Fox of Kansas City, Kansas. "But I don't think Iraq is the only country that needs a regime change. Saudi Arabia is just as much a threat, as well as the other Arab countries." Joe Shani of Beverly Hills, Calif, believes a war against Iran would not be needed to change the regime. "The young people of Iran are ready now to change the regime," said the Iranian Jew. "If Iraq falls, Iran will become democratic, and that, in turn will change the attitude of Islam in the entire region." For some, it comes down to free- dom. "The United States government needs to act to protect civilians every- where — in the U.S., Israel and the world," said Daniel Aghion of Boston, a junior at U-M in Ann Arbor. "The Iraqi government represents ideas that act to destroy the fabric of democracy," said Aghion, who was born in America to Egyptian-born parents, "and the U.S. needs to defend its democracy and other nations with democratic ideals." Danny Morris of Omaha said Iraq's leaders think both Israel and America are "evil" and "run by Jews." "It's easier for Iraq to hit Israel than America," he said. That scares Omaha's Kym Pitlor, 17, but she added, "I don't think we have a choice." ❑ — Detroit Jewish News Staff Writer Shelli Liebman Dorfinan contributed to this story, also reported by JTA staff writer Rachel Pomerance in NewYork and correspondents Sharon Samber in Washington and Tom Tugela in Los Angeles. Also contributing were the Cleveland Jewish News, the Community .of Louisville, Ky., the Jewish Chronicle of Pittsburgh, the Jewish Press of Omaha, the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle and the New Jersey Jewish News. The piece was compiled by JTA sta writer Peter Ephross. Ride the Gold Stock Bull! From January 1, 2001 to September 30, 2002 HUI (gold stock 1} index) A A 20my .1 /0 For a FREE REPORT on Factors Influencing Gold Stock Performance Call Steven Silver Financial Consultant Bentley-Lawrence Securities 800-648-9080 Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. 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