We lost 3,000 to collateral damage from bin Laden. He feels he's at war with Westerners so, in his mind, it was justified. However, we do not see it this way. We've gone to war with two countries over his collateral damage.

Why should the Iraqis feel any different?

Something that I keep wondering is why didn't the oppressed Iraqis leave? I can't find anything claiming the borders were closed. I haven't read accounts of mass numbers of refugees claiming political asylum. Not like North Korea, or China, or Cuba.

Another thing I question is the living conditions that have been reported by some as being so poor. I can't remember any video news coverage that depicted Iraqis wearing rags or living in mud huts. They all looked rather well dressed and well nourished.

So why didn't they leave if it was so oppressive?

I'm not defending Saddam or his actions in any way. I agree the world is better off with one less dictator.

What I'm pointing out is the rubbish of a "humanitarian" rationale for war the carbal is using now. Relatively speaking, a humanitarian issue did not exist there. Not compared to other parts of Africa.