Wayne already wrote you a good reply, but I'll add that, as a friend pointed out to me, it is known that chemical and biological agents can exist in very small packages easily moved around, and we gave Saddam plenty of time to move the stuff. Add to this the fact that in combination with fertilizer, various forms of WMD's can be created. During our initial main push in Iraq, we discovered Tons of fertilizer...not where it might be expected...but instead seemingly needlessly well hidden. It truly is plausible that the media fails to put 2 & 2 together here. Last I knew those trailers remain controversial for a number of reasons. As I recall, certain Iraqi parties tried to run, i.e. drive of and escape with the things, when approached. But more, the weather balloon explanation given by those on your side simply isn't a reasonable explanation for their existence. Too complex, unnecessary, and expensive for the purpose.
But regardless of that, my bottom line is I've every reason to believe Saddam and his sentiments posed a real threat. As Bush said at the time of his State of the Union Address given in 2003, in so many words, to wait until an obvious threat is imminent, is to wait too long. I do find that compelling given the nature of those who want to kill us.
Dan B. |
