Former Colorado Sen. Gary Hart wants the United States to take a broader approach in the campaign against terrorism by addressing the problems at the root of terror such as widespread poverty and resentment of this country. Hart said Tuesday that the campaign against terrorism should include “economic and political tools focusing on trade with impoverished nations and aid directed toward small business ownership. “Our war on terrorism should aim to dry up the swamp of despair found in refugee camps, favelas and impoverished villages throughout the world,” he said. He said the United States “is on the brink of invading Iraq without adequate preparation.” And he said Americans deserve to know the cost of such a war, both financially and in the number of casualties. Full Story