A very insightful editorial piece about how Saddam’s capture might/will affect American security. (from the Star Tribune, here in the Twin Cities)
“This is what Dean understands: Americans were sold a bill of goods by President Bush. He and all those around him told the American people that Saddam was a dire threat that had to be erased immediately. There was no more time for weapons inspections or diplomatic endeavors because Saddam had acquired some weapons of mass destruction, was dedicated to getting more and might pass some along to his good friends in Al-Qaida. Moreover, the United Nations had wimped out and let Saddam get away with it.None of that proved true….”
The piece goes on to say that:
“Many Americans may support the war in Iraq because they believe it worth the U.S. lives and the U.S. billions to liberate the Iraqi people. That’s fine, but making Iraq safe for Iraqis in no way makes the United States safer for Americans.”