I agree with Amos, the whole thing was very poorly planned and executed from the begining. When you analyse the UN inspectors track record you will find that they were:-

1: Restricted from visiting any sites that might have housed military hardware on a random basis.
2: Allowed controlled access to certain sites, but on a time table dictated by Saddam.
3: Prevented from interviewing alone anyone connected with military programs who might have had information on WMD's.
4: Sent out of the country and refused access until threats of direct action were made.
5: Allowed to return only when it suited Saddam to prevent any direct action being instigated.
6: Were not allowed transport without certain restrictions on movements within Iraq.

All in all a very unsatisfactory program that did not delay the removal and disposal of evidence. My comments on the inability of the US army to control Iraq and its military after the initial invasion stand. If the Guest who contends that what I have said is rubbish is here. I suggest you take some lessons on military history and tactics. Then come back with a name and debate with me in person; otherwise your comments are just cheap sniping remarks with no substance to them.