>But you miss my point... heretofore, the acceptable practise at the U.N. was to make toothless resolutions. Suddenly, resolutions are to be enforced. I'm just wondering why the about-face and why it is suddenly so critical???

From the U.S.'s perspective, because of September 11th.

>"Probably there" really shouldn't be acceptable as the deciding factor in the killing of thousands of people, and even if YOU don't feel it is a deciding factor, it is THE factor that is guiding President Bush in this endeavour (protecting the U.S. and the world from WMDs that Saddam may furnish to terrorists).

I don't believe that is THE factor is us and our allies removing Saddam from power. Saddam does not need Al-Quida to deliver those weapons. He does not need a missle. All it takes is a few people landing on a dock at one of our ports.