[Burkeman1]

I am not debating that here. There are good arguments both ways (though only from the right- the left arguments against are vapid.) I am only saying that many on this site seem to have let themselves become so blinded that we are reduced to debating whether or not the mutaliation of corpses is OK.

But if I must- simply put I am against "regime change" in Iraq because it will commit the men, resouces, and treasure of this nation to that part of the world for decades to come. I also fear it is but the first war in a series of wars and conflicts that will further deepen our nation in a region of the world that is barbaric. This further involvement will lead to more terrorism on American soil, perhaps even more horrendous than 9/11. It will only drain more treasure and blood from this nation as time goes by. I fear that sticking our head into the vipers nest that is the middle east will only weaken this nation in the long run (and strengthen domestic enemies who hate this nation.)

[Cvengr]

Concur with your point regarding future dedication of resources.

I'd keep that as a major objective to avoid.

I still think its in our best interests to change the leadership in Iraq, possibly elsewhere.