Yes, I am speaking of the recent "war". I prefer to call it an invasion. All you stated is absolute truth. One thing about Saddam he kept the Shiite's in line. As someone so rightfully said, he kept them in line with a boot to their throat. Before this invasion Iraq was one of the most educated countries in the ME. I only hope that one day the truth will emerge and bush and co. will be exposed for what they are.