This week we ask Britons from a variety of walks of life for their view on war with Iraq. First up is ex-soldier John Berry, 54, of Edinburgh, who plans to march for peace this Saturday.
I'm no pacifist but I firmly believe that a war has to have a just cause.
John Berry served in the army for 14 years
The last Gulf War was a bit of a sham, as this one will be. Yes, Iraq did invade Kuwait in 1991, but America's reasons for throwing them out were questionable - so too are the reasons this time.
I hope to make it to Glasgow this coming weekend for the rally. But I really do despair, for no matter what, we all know the likely outcome.
I know in my heart that this rally will not make a jot of difference to the decision-makers. But come the next general election, when we next get a chance to make our voices heard, Tony Blair will be out on his ear.
Even as an ex-soldier, I find it incredible that we can commit so many servicemen and women to a conflict without the say so of an elected parliament.
I've no doubt that Iraq deserves a better person at the helm, but like it or not, it's a country in its own right. Toppling Saddam Hussein must be done democratically - it is up to the Iraqi people to decide who their leader should be, once Saddam's grip on the helm has been loosened.
That's not to say that the international community does not have a part to play.
Amnesty International is doing a marvellous job, and these are the people who should be to the fore. And I applaud France and Germany for refusing to toe the US line and instead pushing for inspections, not war.
I really do believe that the greatest threat to the UK still comes from dissident IRA groups rather than Islamic militants. A war with Iraq will surely change that - I fear it will unleash a dreadful storm.
God help and forgive us all, but most of all, help the poor children of Iraq.
This is pretty much my stance, & I have been pretty vocal but this is the last I will post here on the subject.
At the bottom of the article is a link with a good representation of the UK opinion.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2748395.stm
Mike