The Good of the War

America's 2003 invasion of the nation of Iraq and the subsequent removal of its dictator, though highly criticized and contested, was a necessary step toward the eventual freedom and well-being of the world as a whole. Saddam Hussein could no longer be allowed to remain in a position of power, and it was America's responsiblity to see that he was removed. Since America's occupation of Iraq, huge steps have been taken toward the nation's stability and self-governance under a fair and morally just ruling body. America is now receiving unprecedented cooperation with the Iraqi government and military, and the outlook for the future of Iraq seems bright. America can now look forward to continued cooperation with Iraq and to having a key ally in the Middle East.

America's Justification for Invasion

As nearly every American knows, in 2003 American military forces invaded the nation of Iraq. The President, along with his staff, reported to the American people their reasons for this operation. Conspiracy theorists abound, and many critics of the war believe that the true reasons for America’s actions were very different from those listed by the government. But, regardless of what critics may think, America’s invasion of Iraq was legal, justified, and necessary. Saddam Hussein ruled Iraq with a brutal and murderous regime for twenty-seven years and during that time committed unthinkable crimes against humanity and repeatedly violated numerous UN treaties and resolutions. These resolutions allowed for military action by any UN member state, and America, as the world’s model for democracy and freedom was obligated to enforce them and help the oppressed people of that nation.
Since 1979 when Saddam came to power in Iraq, he has brought nothing but misery and pain to his people. Throughout his rule, the former president launched numerous campaigns comparable to the Jewish Holocaust intended to exterminate the various religious sects in opposition to his own. In 1988, Saddam began the Al-Anfal campaign in Kurdistan. A document signed by Ali Hassan al-Majid, Saddam’s cousin, outlined plans to capture and interrogate every male between the ages of fifteen and seventy. After interrogation, the prisoners were to be killed and buried in mass graves, effectively eliminating all men of fighting age in that area. Not only that, but the International Federation of Human Rights League and the Coalition for Justice in Iraq published a report concerning the recruitment of children into a fighting force called the Ashbal Saddam, or Saddam’s Cubs. Children as young as five were forcefully taken from their parents and their homes and militarily trained to become ruthless fighters for Saddam’s cause. If a child objected to being taken, he would be thrown in jail. If the child’s parents objected, they would be promptly executed. How could America, a nation founded on the belief that life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness should be free to all men, stand by and allow a regime such as Saddam’s to remain in power? Few Americans would agree that the liberation of the Jews from Hitler’s rule was unjustified. Why then do so many object to the aid of a different people in the same situation? If the United States had done nothing to stop these atrocities, no one would have, and Saddam, along with his sons, would have been free to rule indefinitely however they pleased. America had a moral obligation to free the people of Iraq from the persecution and tyranny of their former government, and even in the face of mass criticism and objection, that obligation has been fulfilled.
Not only was Saddam Hussein’s government a danger to its own people, but it was also a direct threat to the world as a whole. It is widely disputed as to whether Saddam had ties to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda, but there is much evidence and even eye-witness testimony to the affirmative. According to a BBC News report U.S. officials have expressed concerns about Saddam’s relations with terrorists since the early 1990’s. Through the Palestinian Arab Liberation Front, Saddam’s Baath Party gave upwards of $10,000 to the families of terrorists killed fighting Israeli’s and another $25,000 to the families of suicide bombers. This is direct monetary support for terrorism in the Middle East, and perhaps that should be an issue dealt with by other Middle Eastern nations. But, there is also compelling evidence that Saddam supported acts of terrorism directly against the United States. Shortly after the 1993 attack on the World Trade Center the only member of the terrorist organization not apprehended in the U.S. fled to Baghdad. After the major military operations ceased in Iraq, official documents were found in Tikrit showing the Iraqi government had given Abdul Rahman Yasin a house in Baghdad and was paying him a monthly salary. Not only that, but Abas al-Janabi, who served under Uday Hussein, Saddam’s son, for over fifteen years told Laurie Mylroie in a recent interview that Iraqi government officials frequently visited Afghanistan and Sudan in order to strengthen ties with the terrorist organization Al-Qaeda. He also discussed the existence of a facility near the city of Baghdad in which foreign fighters were trained by the Iraqi Republican Guard. In the face of all this evidence Saddam’s involvement and cooperation with terrorist organizations seems indisputable. The United States had every right to eliminate this threat to itself and the rest of the world.
The legality of America’s military operations in Iraq has also been called into question. Critics of the war claim that the United States acted illegally and without U.N. permission. But, after examination of the various U.N. resolutions concerning Iraq over the past several decades, it becomes clear that these resolutions provide broad discretion to any U.N. member state in dealing with the noncompliance of the Iraqi government. Based upon the same intelligence that allowed former president Clinton to bomb Iraq, U.N. resolution 1441 demanded that Iraq cease all actions in the development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles and that it allow U.N. weapons inspectors full rights to the inspection of Iraqi weapons facilities. Inspectors initially found nothing illegal in Iraq, but after further investigations, Saddam forced the inspectors to leave the country. This action came after more than a decade of Iraqi violations of U.N. treaties and resolutions, including 1441, which vowed “serious consequences” for Iraq in the case of its violation. The United States simply acted to enforce the terms of the resolution in a manner not at all prohibited by the resolution itself.
America’s reasons for the invasion of Iraq were not at all unfounded. Not only did Saddam Hussein himself pose a threat to the U.S, but the assurance of his sons’ succession of power promised a continued danger to the whole of the free world. With Iraq’s new government in place and its cooperation with America nearly certain, the Middle East is now a safer place to live. In order for freedom throughout the world to eventually exist, a change had to come in Iraq, and America was the only nation to accept the challenge.

Support the Fight for a Better Life

13 November 2006
Everyone knows where he or she was at September 11, 2001. Wherever you may have been, you heard or watched the most horrific events in America start to unfold. The attacks on the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as well as the World Trade Center in New York City were unimaginable. More than 3,000 innocent men, women, and children lost their lives. Freedom no longer came free that day. Many Americans can recall December 7, 1941, a day which will live in infamy. Unfortunately, 9-11 has had the same affect on Americans and life, as we know it. We felt justified in fighting back in 1941 and just as justified to do the same in 2001. After two years of many investigations and intelligence reports, our President, George Bush decided it was in our best interest to end the rule of the dictator, Saddam Hussein, the ruler of Iraq. Intelligence reports linked Saddam to Bin Laden, the Al Quida leader, who was behind the September 11th attacks on America. On March 19, 2003 Bush launched an invasion on Iraq. Since the attacks, present day Iraq is nothing more than a work in progress. From fighting, the establishment of a democracy, and a chance at stability, these are all things Americans and most Iraqi’s are hoping to improve.
The United States has had more than a few setbacks in trying to "fix" the broken country. Our soldiers are fighting everyday for their lives to give the Iraqi’s a chance to live the "American dream". However, it is not that simple. Each day is a guarantee to hear of another life lost. According to the Associated Press count, the US military death toll is around 1500, and steadily rising. This makes many Americans furious, because they see no need for us to be there. It’s easy and understandable to see why they have such strong feelings against the war in Iraq, but it is also obvious as to why President Bush cannot allow the United States to sit back and look in the opposite direction.
According to Lawrence Kaplan, the more one learns about the Iraqi dictator, the clearer it becomes that he epitomizes, no less than Osama Bin Laden, sheer malice (The War Over Iraq). One of the greatest accomplishments since the attacks is that we succeeded in the removal of Saddam from power and his subsequent trial and conviction for crimes against humanity and mass murder. Removing Saddam has finally given Iraq a chance at a fair and equal life. The Iraqi people held the first democratic election of a president in April of 2005 (www.news.com). Jalal Talabani and his cabinet are in the process of building a free and democratic government for all the people of Iraq. With all the progress that has been made, the people of Iraq still have a long journey ahead. There are many Iraqi’s in full support of a democracy for the country, but there are just as many that want to continue to live the life of Saddam. There is much resistance with the changes taking place in Iraq due to the three religious groups in Iraq. The Kurds, Shiites, and Soonies have made it impossible to create a democracy. Their fighting is solely based on their religious issues that they can’t seem to come to an understanding and overcome their differences. Until these groups can unite, work together, and make compromises for the well being of all Iraqi’s, the United State’s presence should remain. That is until the seeds of democracy are firmly planted in the minds as well as the hearts of its people.
With this democracy there will come a new stability to this part of the world. This stability will bring economic prosperity and greatly decrease the terrorist attacks and threats towards other nations of the world. President Bush as well as most Americans feels that if Iraq becomes a stabilized country, then there will be no reason for attacks against anyone. Stability is of number one importance in Iraq today. The feeling of reliability, dependency, and a constancy of purpose are things the Iraqi’s have been without for so long, and are in desperate need of.
Democracy in the United States of America did not come without a great price. The price was paid in lives lost and great hardships. Because of these sacrifices we have become on the greatest and most powerful nations on Earth. We can only hope that such sacrifices will do the same for the people in Iraq. Yes, we could sit back and let the Iraqi’s fight there own battle, but lets not forgot the sole reason we are there. The American people in terms of lives and resources have paid a great price. Although it may seem the price is to high to pay, there is much work left to do. Many Americans think we have no business in Iraq in the first place, but most have forgotten the true reason we are there. Many Americans are very upset with the lives of our soldiers that we have lost. However, our soldiers have gone down fighting for what they believe in. They believed that 9-11 was a day America and its spirit could have been ruined but instead united us together.

America's Hopeful Outcome For the War In Iraq

Throughout the past few years, America has faced many trials and tribulations affecting millions of lives across the country. America believes in standing up for what is right and that people should have their own individual freedom, rather than be treated unfairly and in a bad manor. America’s people are across country and have been fighting for the Iraqi people in the war on terrorism. The war on terrorism is due to many factors, the war is also affecting present day people and our nation. The war overall will have an impacting and beneficial relief for the United States. The United States with respect will gain politics, economics and security throughout the nation. This is creating an lasting impression on humans and their lives daily.
The States really had no idea of what the war was really going to be in the outcome. They knew that the world would be affected tremendously. The Political standing before the war was great within the United States. Going to Iraq and fighting for independence for that country, so that it may be governed by a democracy instead of a dictatorship is one of the main objectives in the war. The U.S. accomplished what they hoped for; they captured Saddam, who was the dictator of the government in Iraq. The states were able to reduce many of the regimes after Saddam’s capture. In doing so, that provided opportunity to provide services for the Iraqi people and to take control temporary over their government, so that they will be able to stand alone in a democracy one day. Politically this was a great accomplishment; it will help the United States in many different and useful ways. Iraq could be used as an ally for war or in time of need. The States would also have governed control and use of the oil distribution in Iraq.
War is an act of premeditated aggression. It has caused a tremendous attempt to put energy reserves on hold of the Middle East. It is stages of creating a more powerful and clearly long term rule of force with international affairs. Economically the states have much control over the oil use within the states and Iraq. The war with Iraq is helping the United States benefit greatly. It will allow them to be closer the Iraq country and be able to compromise easier about the distribution of the oil and the use of it. The United States throughout the war on Iraq has protected the oil fields and ministries; also the use of oil during the war. After Saddam’s capture it has better accompanied the country to stand alone in a democracy form of government and create allies within our country. This is very beneficial to our nation in a time of war or need.
A year after the war in Iraq, discontent with America and its policies has intensified rather than diminished. Perceptions of American unilateralism remain widespread in European and Muslim nations, and the war in Iraq has undermined America’s credibility abroad. The Unites States will be able to protect themselves against terrorism on our nation. The security of the States will be better protected since the capture of Saddam. The regime’s will be decreased and controlled on a regular basis. Our protection is important to the American people. Terrorism should not be a leading factor in the American society. Security is better able controlled due to the men and women across the nation fighting for the rights of Americans. We are able to honestly stand on our own feet and serve and protect our country. Iraq people will work with Americans to help protect their and our environment from terrorist
The international community finds itself in at critical juncture. The peace and security are at a great risk amongst the nation; after the war the United States will be better protected from intruding terrorist. The political standing of the States is earning the communication from the Iraq nation and has partial control over the oil ministries and oil use. The two countries will be allies in a time of war or a time of need, so that the power and form of democracy will stay in affect. The country is creating an lasting long time impact of the foreign distribution of oil. Politically standing of Iraq after the war would be that they will be able to form a democracy and stand alone and make decisions on their own without a Saddam rule over the country. His capture has made the country better able to form a democracy and also become an ally of United States. With all these factors of the war with Iraq, the country as one will succeed so that the Iraqi people will have a democracy and the States will have control over the oil use and it will also help protect the United States against any future terrorist attacks.

A War for the Future
The evidence shows that the war in Iraq has been justified, is going well, and will be beneficial to all parties involved in the future. Iraq is now a free nation, and its people have the chance for a better life. The United States will have another ally in the Middle East, and as such Iraq will be a key factor in the spread of freedom and the prevention of terrorism across the globe.

Works Cited

Britt, Lawrence " Support War." no date. Online Image. Google Images.

Saunders, Doug. "Saddam Hussein: Sentenced. Donald Rums field: Sacked. The war is in its endgame. Now it’s time to ask: Ultimately, Is Iraq better off." Original Source of Article Date of original source: 6. Lexus Nexis. Galileo. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College ABAC, Tifton, Ga. Nov. 16, 2006 .

No Photographer. "President George W. Bush." 2003. Laugh at Liberals. <http://www.laughatliberals.com>

Kaplan, Lawrence. “The War Over Iraq.”
Saddams Tyranny& America’s Mission. San Francisco: 2003.pp3.

CNET Networks. News.Com. 15 November 2006 http://www.news.com/

No Photographer. "Ready Soldiers." No Date. Google Images.
“Kurds plead for aid to avert genocide by Saddam’s troops.” The Toronto Star. 2 April 1991.
Lexis Nexis. Galileo. Baldwin Library, Tifton, GA. 12 November 2006.
“Interview of Defector (Abbas al Janabi) with Al Hayat.” Iraq News.org. 1998. 12 November 2006.
“Iraq: an intolerable, forgotten, and unpunished repression.” February 2006. International Federation for Human Rights. 13 November 2006.
“Palestinians get Saddam funds.” BBC News.com. 2003. 12 November 2006.