I get the sense those opposed to the war are following the crowd more than anything else. There was overwhelming acceptance going in, and for the most part it has gone very well. President Bush went out of his way to warn us it wouldn't be fast or easy.
Yet the media is quick to point out every problem. It's a WAR, of course there will be problems. The big picture is the Iraqis support our efforts. Just as critical, if not more, is the fact we are fighting and defeating terrorists in Iraq, rather than New York or Miami. Think about this. Really. Clear your head of preconceived thoughts on this war, and answer this. If this war is really pointless, then why are so mnay outside insurgents interested in keeping Iraq from becoming a democracy? Because they know all too well that the population of Iran is rather pro-West and it will stir them up for change in Iran to ane evn higher degree. Pressure will be on Saudi Arabia. Suddenly countries like Syria have to get on board or be outcasts in the region.
I can't begin to cover the entire world picture in one post, but I think it's important to understand there is FAR more at stake than throw away lines like "war for oil" or "where are WMDs?" This is about remving a dictator who thumbed his nose for years at the UN, and relace him with a form of democracy. And the consequences of that is world changing.
