>The U.S. "did it" to the Iraqis despite their having NO INVOLVEMENT in the 9/11 attacks, and the casualty counts of Iraqis was severe in the actual war itself.
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>Let's assume for one moment that Iraq had zero connection with bin Laden (which is not true, but let's assume for one moment that no connection existed). Hussein was guilty of....
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>- Torture of political dissidents in Iraq
>- Taking money and resources sent as aid for the country, and using it for his own gain
>- Repeated and continuous violations of U.N. resolutions
>- Paying 25-30K for Palestinian suicide bombers
>- Attempting to purchase nuclear material from the Russian black market
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>Pre-emptiveness is a necessity. Had we taken out countries like Iraq, Syria, and Iran, it could have prevented 9-11.
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>Kevin

Then we must take out Iran, Syria, and North Korea for starters and do it now! Today is 9-14 and time is running!

Tom