i agree that bombing is a bad decision, but how many years did the iraqi people suffer cause of their leaders stubbornness? 1 year is one year too long!yes we had to do with Saddam rising to power, and that alone makes it our responsibility to take care of him. isolating him did nothing but make him more defensive towards the outside world, and more aggressive towards his neighbors. I'm definitely not saying that i have the answer, but do believe that every reasonable option was taken to it's full extent before acting. as for the w.m.d. situation, it was the only feasible accusation that the world would get behind us. the inspectors were given the run around, and only allowed to see what Saddam wanted them to see. i think it's impossible to say it shouldve been done a different way and been right. BTW where are ya from?