[Ronn_Bman]

Originally posted by Indemaijinj: Still, this probably wouldn't have happened if not for the giant army of american bombers and whatnot being at the very doorsteps of Iraq. I'll go further and point out that nothing was happening before the American army showed up. Yet, it could be so much more economical for everyone if the US army was able to THREATEN Saddam's regime into disbanding instead of actually having to actually invade anything. Especially economical for those who feel that military pressure is key, but don't feel they have to bother participating. Not so economical for the US which is fielding 250,000 troops. So even if an invasion will not become a reality the US war effort has not been in vain. This is true, unlikely, but true. Sadly a lot of people seem to want their boys returning with severed heads on sticks (figuratively speaking). This thought is absolutely sad. I'm not sure who you've been talking to, but even those who are pro-action aren't figuratively or in any other way looking for those type war trophies, and it's in pretty bad taste to suggest it.