Paul Berman, one of the most provocative thinkers on the left, has a message for the antiwar movement: Stop marching and start fighting to spread liberal values in the Middle East. [Salon.com]
10.45pm: 'Saddam ally killed' in Najaf· Explosions in main cities· Four US soldiers killed· Journalist dies in car bomb· Gen Franks outlines US aims [Guardian Unlimited]
Critics of the war against Iraq are not reserving their anger exclusively for President Bush. Some also blame the news media. By Jim Rutenberg and Robin Toner. [New York Times: Politics]