So by that logic, we have to take out every regime that has the capacity of harming us. Good luck.
Saddam may or may not have had direct hand in WTC, but he is providing financing for terrorist groups.
I have not seen any reports or evidence that he's financing Al Qaeda. He finances homicide bombers in Israel, but that's Israel's problem, not ours. If you have any evidence that he's financing anti-American terrorists, I'd love to see it.
Not doing anything (other than warning him) will not stop terrorism against this country.
Whoever said it would? It would stop him from attacking us because he knows he would be history if he ever did it.
Taking out the source of finacial aid, and base for operations will.
If you think taking out Saddam is going to stop terrorism, I've got a bridge to sell you.
Sorry, but I am sure the truth is somewhere in between killing everyone that "may" harm us, and doing nothing until it is too late.
One reason we have a government is so they can make these types of descisions.
If you do not see the difference, then you do not want to see the difference.