H2O - That pretty much is what the 3 strikes law is. Once you are proven to be incorrigible you are put away for good. I would say that is pre-emptive.

So the question has been posed. What would it take for me to change my opinion of the upcoming action?

Tough question. I don't think there is any chance that we would undertake this mission if we couldn't prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that Iraq is in violation of UN 1441 and the other resolutions (678?) which resulted in the Cease Fire back in 1991.

If, as some have imagined, speculated and fantasized, WWIII were to break out, to say the least that would be bad.

If we were to find no chemical or biological weapons, that would not look good. I believe that Saddam has them and intends to use them. Will this be enough to sway the "Left"?

If "Big Oil" were to profit grossly and not rebuild Iraq, that would certainly not fit what are intentions have been stated to be.

If the Pope Sainted Saddam, I might change my opinion. (no I'm kidding, I am an Atheist)

I could think of more ...

Ok, your turn ...