CarolC

I have to disagree with your opinion.

"If the Bush administration really had "not getting killed by WMD" as their first priority, they would have heeded the UN inspectors recommendations, which were to let them finish their job. "

Looking at the British report,, the warning from Russia, and the events of 9/11, IMO a reasonable person would conclude, based on past Iraqi non-compliance, there WAS a need for direct action.

IF Saddam had even tried to comply with the resolutions, I might agree with you. But he was "IN SUBSTANTIAL BREACH" In case you were not aware, this means he was not fulfilling HIS required (BY THE UN) actions.