There is a lot of misinformation being bandied about here which obscures the problem with Iraq. They don't want the US there. The US is an occupier. Although there are a handful of so-called terrorist leaders in many countries, terrorism is not as major a problem as poverty,
corruption in government, overarching militarism and the malfeasance of the defense industry including the introduction of mercenaries such as Blackwater. Triple Canopy and
other "privatized" organizations.

Saddam was placed in command by the US as a reaction to Iran. The US set him up and knocked down.

I question the veracity of long-winded statements which in themselves require hours of rebuttal. Blanketing the issue with these pompous pronouncements do not promote a healthy discussion of this issue.