Originally Posted by Rochard

Nazi Germany never attacked the United States either.

Iraq attacked Kuwait, a US ally, threatened to destabilize the entire Middle East, and the US decided to intervene. Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11.

We invaded Afghanistan because the United States was attacked by a group of terrorists located in Afghanistan. The government of Afghanistan - The Taliban - supported this terrorist group, gave them a base to operate out of, and refused to arrest them. Thus, we invaded. A terrorist attack that kills thousands of Americans and does billions in damage results in military response by the US.

I sleep fine at night.