[DavidG]

It seems to me that if Iraq supports terrorists in Israel it is not a great leap of the imagination to assume that he is quite likely to support them in other countries. Although perhaps not so publicly. So I don't buy that argument that it is a problem just for Isreal.

As far as WMD's are concerened isn't it a fact that although he may not have them he has certainly tried to get them in the Last 10 years?
As far as the weapons inspectors are concerned were they not kicked out about 3 years ago? (not as mentioned in a previous post in 1991)

I think the main problem is that sanctions against Iraq were/are killing 1000's of people. I haven't read all the details on this but as I understand it each side blames the other for this. So how do you end this problem? Maintining the status quo clearly isn't good enough. War is one way. Obviously a crappy solution due to the obvious reasons. But a solution that has the potential to result in a much improved Iraq in a few years. The only other solution I can see would be to lift the sanctions. Thus allowing the cash to start flowing into Iraq. Except do you think this cash will go to help the people or into Saddams pocket and his military. A Saddam with unlimited cash flow is a scary thought.