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Originally Posted by FLAMESRULE
It was deemed illegal by the UN. It was a completely unilateral decision to invade a country based solely on religion and greed. It was an invasion of a sovereign nation that had nothing to do with 9/11.
An invasion of Afgahnistan on the other hand would actually be considered legitamite due to the actual evidence of supporting terrorists.
IMO the American government has been one of the most violent regimes on the planet. Sure its "legal" in their congress, but it is reprehensible on the world stage. How can the US Govt support the Taliban, The Shah in Iran, Saddam in the Iran-Iraq war, Pol Pot in Cambodia, etc etc etc. That is true terrorism on par, if not worse, than Bin Laden. By in large due to a feeling of religious superiority and greed. IMO
Edit: Dont get me wrong...I am not trying to support Bin Laden or any othe Muslim acts of terror against the USA or Westerners. I think that there are just as many other countries, including the USA, that sponsor terrorism to a great degree.
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The enemy of my enemy is my friend. That is how governments operate.
Might seem like common sense to you and me...NOT to side with such violent people. Its not so rosy when you're the president of the united states.
Don't get ME wrong...I'm not saying it was right. But you have to understand the political process involved. Its not like the biggest player on the world stage will isolate themselves from situations THEY feel can effect them at home.