If you cannot see the context, then I am unable to debate the issue. So far no-one has explained how the west is supposed to deal with terrorists by negotiation? These people (Saddam included) absolutely pervert all rules of engagement and levels of force. They have made a mockery of, and constantly defy the UN with impunity; and are perverting all attempts of peacefull negotiation by indoctrinating people against the west. The war may not have been pleasant, but it sure was needed.