If anyone remembers the Iraq invasion in March 2003, can you remember why President Bush would attack that country again? I couldn't understand the reasons why.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_invasion_of_Iraq
Read the third paragraph carefully, as well as cited references.
Did Saddam Hussein support the Al-qaida terrorist group?
Also, I think it was a good thing for the U.S. to get rid of Saddam.
In the long run, I agree. Saddam was a terrible person who did unspeakable things to his own people. And, yes, he was thought to be a supporter of al-qaida. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saddam_Hussein_and_al-Qaeda_link_allegations
But it still remains that the people who made these decisions were given bad information (or at best, guesses) about WMD. In addition, it seems they didn't check out the facts and sources well enough. There are lots of opinions about this, and I'm not convinced we know all the details.
Many people and other nations could not understand or believe the reasons why the second Iraq war was initiated by the US and UK. The reasons given (active support to Al Qaeda and development Weapons of Mass destruction) were later shown to be untrue. Time will tell if the results justify the huge cost in lives and money. The current Iraq government is highly unstable. Bin Laden is still alive. Al Qaeda, operating out of other countries, seems stronger than ever.
As Writeacher suggests, the are a lot of opinions. IMO, I think the assassination attempt on Daddy Bush played heavily in the motivation of destroying Saddam. Revenge is a powerful motivator.
http://hnn.us/articles/1000.html
To understand why President Bush decided to invade Iraq in 2003, we need to look at the context and the reasons that were given at the time. It's important to note that this explanation represents the justifications provided by the Bush administration, and not an endorsement or critique of those justifications.
1. Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs): The primary reason Bush cited for the invasion was Iraq's alleged possession of WMDs, including chemical and biological weapons, as well as a pursuit of nuclear weapons. The administration argued that Iraq posed a threat to international security and that pre-emptive action was necessary.
2. 9/11 and Terrorism: The Bush administration also tried to link Iraq to the 9/11 attacks and claimed that Saddam Hussein had ties to al-Qaeda. They argued that taking down Saddam's regime would weaken terrorist groups and prevent future attacks.
3. Changing the Regime: President Bush argued that removing Saddam Hussein from power was necessary to bring democracy, stability, and human rights to Iraq. The belief was that a post-Saddam Iraq could serve as a model for other countries in the region, promoting peace and the spread of democracy.
It's important to note that over time, several of these justifications were contested, and subsequent investigations found no evidence of WMDs in Iraq or a direct connection between Saddam Hussein and al-Qaeda.
To fully grasp the reasons for the Iraq invasion, it is crucial to consult diverse sources, including official statements, historical analyses, journalistic accounts, and expert opinions. By examining these sources and critically evaluating the information, one can form a more comprehensive understanding of the complexities surrounding the decision to invade Iraq in 2003.