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Subject: Re: I will not be surprised, if Kasparov - Junior is cancelled entirely

Author: Bob Durrett

Date: 16:52:16 10/10/02

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On October 10, 2002 at 13:12:11, Uri Blass wrote:

>On October 10, 2002 at 12:00:47, Bob Durrett wrote:
>
>>On October 10, 2002 at 04:27:52, Uri Blass wrote:
>>
>>>On October 10, 2002 at 01:40:11, Jouni Uski wrote:
>>>
>>>>For "obvious reason" ...
>>>>
>>>>Jouni
>>>
>>>If the "obvious reason" is a war against iraq
>>>then it is not clear.
>>
>>You know, that idea has some merit.  It is never good to be where a war is, and
>>Iraq will surely attack Israel again if war breaks out.  Best for Kasparov to
>>stay home in that case.
>
>I do not know
>
>I cannot be sure that Iraq is going to attack Israel in case of a war but here
>is not the place for political discussion.
>
>Uri

You are quite right!  Politics is tabu.  But the issue was whether or not
Kasparov would play the match.  All factors having a bearing on Kasparov's
decision would have to be considered to answer the question.  Yes, even
political factors.

Bob



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