War by another name

THE forthcoming invasion of Iraq does not yet have a sexy name code like Operation Desert Storm. A catchy title is a vital part of any modern military adventure.

The Americans could try a name that reflects the Bush approach to global diplomacy, such as Operation Gunslinger or Operation Yee Haw!

The British will also need a title. Operation Restore Imperial Pretensions or Operation Recover Global Status spring to mind and one with a positive theme could go down a bomb, such as Operation Lower Petrol Prices.

But in my opinion there can only be one candidate Operation Crude!

Jim Nisbet,

10, Iona Road,

Letterkenny,

Co Donegal.