[SWAMPSNIPER]

Mixed emotions, some cultures are so dysfunctional that they require an iron fist.

Saddam should have been replaced with a tame secular despot.

[Swede Girl]

Agree. Saddam, his sons, and crew were evil and sadistic, ruling by fear, and not to be trusted. But, this culture is not ready for democracy. They definitely need more civilized leadership...but still with an iron hand.

Rand Paul is confused. He makes sense in many ways, but not this. There would still be enormous problems if Saddam remained, different, but still dangerous.

In my opinion, Obama is at fault for creating the vacuum that exists. I think he has as much blood on his hands as Saddam, and probably more at this point.