On the one hand-
Saddam was an evil man, guilty of mass murder, rape and thievery. He was the supreme dictator of Iraq, and stole money intended to feed his people to build palaces. He directed his people to make nuclear weapons and was led to believe that he was succeeding in that endeavor, while his people gave us reasons to believe that he was making nuclear weapons as well. By invading we could give the Iraqis freedom and democracy.
On the other hand-
Bush may have over-stated our case for believing Saddam actually did have weapons. We knew it would likely be a long and difficult battle. Mistakes have been made in the execution and in restoring peace to Iraq. Perhaps the Iraqi people didn't really deserve freedom and democracy, and can't appreciate it because they didn't earn it.
Did we do the right thing by invading Iraq and deposing Saddam?
2007-01-08
16:25:10
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aaronchall
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