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I think everyone thinks Saddam should be removed. He is a ruthless dictator that reigns over his country with the worst terror imaginable.
However, there are two major issues with the war in it's current form.
First is the fact that the US are acting without UN approval. This very obviously sets a dangerous precedent, and sends a message to the world saying that the US will do whatever they damn well please and that they do not care about what the rest of the world thinks. Not good for international stability, not good for international relations, and not good for the UN. (yes, I do in fact believe that the UN have an important role in the modern world, but if countries are able to ignore the UN without repercussions, it makes the UN obsolete. that not only includes the `good guys`, but countries like China and Russia as well)
Second is the fact that the reason for this war is not that Saddam is a ruthless dictator. Now, I would be all for forming a global alliance against ruthless dictatorships. However, this action very clearly is based on Saddam being anti-western and the US wanting a stronger position in the middle east to fight other anti-western movements. Dictators everywhere are getting the message "You can do whatever you want, we don't care about what you do to the people in your country, as long as you support us".
Yes, I think this war is essentially a good thing, but because of a side-effect, namely that a ruthless dictator is being removed from power. However, because of the big "fuck you" it sends to the rest of the world, it's only hindering (UN-based) action against the many other ruthless dictators in this world.
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