Do you think if another country with a horrible dictator asked our help to oust him out, we should?
474991
It is a question of international law. While dictators run their little fiefdoms as private enterprises, they tend to follow the outward symbols of a nation state, set up houses of representatives, get themselves elected, make themselves the heads of state and whatever is necessary to achieve the outward, legal trappings of a legal ruler. Therefore they  are the ones that the international community has to deal with. \nWhile it often feels like a horrific joke, and your question is perfectly understandable (and the feeling behnd it is probably shared by most people), ask yourself this question: Who is the country? Who asks for help? Look at some African states that manage to get rid of the latest crackpot dictator and his ruling friends: You can be sure that the newly replaced elite will scream for help and claim they are being treated inhumanely, whatever they might have done before. \nIf 70% of a people are happy with a country (perhaps they profit) and 30% are desperate, do we help? At what rate of asking should we? How do we know that a majority of people are behind that request? How do we know that the people who want an overthrow don't just want the same situation later, only with them in power? \nI feel the same as you, but I don't believe that invading helps - boycott the bas_tards, and get the whole world to join you, that might help. But unfortunately the Western world tends to have very good relations with a variety of nasty dictators that happen to be selling valuable commodities.
1013625
i am not a politician, but i think as a world leader ( USA ) and ( UK )....they felt that they need to help other countries that are helpless and under dictatorships!!!! because if they let these dictators win, or expand their dictatorships, then they will be stronger than us and there will come a point of time where they will be unbeatable...and you will have another hitler or saddam era to deal with !!...people really don't think about it this way!! which is a shame !! because they only think about the cost and the lives lost....war costs money and lives.....but thankfully nowdays we are smarter and technology guides us in most cases....but all in all, if you have a little brother and someone beats him up or attack him knowing that he is helpless, wouldn't you automatically go to his rescue??!!!! thats what america is doing because they want to make the world safer for ourselves...free from terrorists and dictators !!  i hope my answer made a difference or at least gave an idea. thank you for letting me answer that question.
935231
NO! We must continue to assist Israel and if we are going to abandon anyone it should be the radical Asian and Arab countries that hate us.
502528
he doesnt have to physically rip it up...hes already told his country its not valid anymore, and to start migrating to "lands we already own"...\n\ntime to put our foot on this idiots neck and replace him...
728448
If we don't stay and help the new government get set up. Another tyrant wil take power. \nThis same issue was faced in WWI but we didn't keep a good check on it so Hitler had it easy while taking power
33524
Well, it would be really helpful if our government would get off their pedastals and fight for human rights in Africa. An end to genocide would really help them along. And it isnt only one country that needs to go over there. We need every country in the world to fight for Africa. We need to pool the worlds resources and then pour them into Africa.
767603
It leads me to ask this question, should we be fighting for democracy in other countries while ours is being undermined?
185846
It was an bad idea when it started and it is a bad idea now. When and if we leave it will go back to the way it was before. The strong will take control and we will be right back where we started with a dictator in charge.
838125
YES, pulling out of Iraq now would be tantamount to the US Government pulling out of South Vietnam in 1975 and letting the Communist North Vietnamese coming across the border and killing 2 million South Vietnamese who had either worked for us or help us in the war and the \nPol Pot regime who killed another 2 to 4 million Cambodians.You are not wrong. What would happen \nwould be a signal to the Islamo-fascist terrorists that this country is ripe for a take over by them. We CANNOT LET THAT HAPPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
874548
No, and only a complete heartless moron with no honor would think so. We, for whatever reason, right or wrong, have caused too much damage in Iraq to just leave. We MUST clean up our mess.\n\nIf you go to someone's house and make a mess, do you just leave it for them to clean up? You shouldn't!!! It is as easy as that.
515168
You are an absolute idiot. Stop listening to the media and actually attempt to find the truth in this matter. I have three siblings who went to Iraq several times each and all have said how much they love Americans for getting rid of their tyrannical dictator. If we benefit while we are over there, is that not a fair trade?? This is a highly mutualistic proposition for both countries, and the only really bad thing about is that it has cost the U.S. a bundle.
883979
There are lots of bad dictators in the world. Why USA is picking on Saddam? USA built him up and made him bad. USA saved Saddam's butt in the past from many assassinations. They gave him all the weapons and chemicals to defend himself from the  Shiites rebel. Now because we need his oil, so Saddam is no good? What about Sudan's President Al-Bashir, who is killing innocent people left and right in Darfur? What about Libya's president, Qaddafi the horrible dictator? What about Egypt's president,  Mr. Mubarak, the bad dictator? What about Syria's President, Mr. Al-Assad, who killing and jailing his opponents every day? What about Saudi Arabia King and Sheiks, who hate Christians and oppressing everyone out of the country? Can I keep on and on? Therefore, Saddam's death will only make Sunnies and some shiites angry and creates more turmoil. Do not listen to Bush...he is full of crap.
82467
Now, dont everybody jump on me at once, but i say yes.  I think we stick our noses where they dont belong, adn if their ways or customs dont agree with us, we find a way to make them look like a bad guy.  So basically, i think we should leave the other countries alone and concentrate more on domestic issues for awhile.\n\nAnd as far the answere below me goes....We have been bombed roughly 3 times in our entire existance by foreigners. So we are not being bombed all over the place.  What does Osama Bin Laden have to do Iraq and their freedom? If they want our help and they asked for it, then by all means i support it, but when theye didnt ask and we take it into our own hands, it means mind your business.  Maybe if your party wasnt so concerned trying to colonize the non western world, you would be able to see that.
948818
you should kick them out of office and make someone else the leader
18552
They have caused enough problems over there. If they want to continue getting killed and continue killing then they should stay. If they really are seeking democracy for Iraq (which is none of their business in the first place) then they should leave now and let the Iraqis govern themselves and set up a new constitution and start living a normal sovereign life like any country !
136123
It was necessary for us to create a stable govt. in Iraq to prevent it from becoming a host country for terrorism and to counter the very real threat they posed of producing WMDs.  (I feel we should have waited and taken on Iran or Syria first)\n\nBUT\n\nIt is apparent that democracy is beyond the capabilities of a factionalized and tribally minded Iraqi population.  Therefore, we should get out as soon as possible rather than continue this wastefull experiment in democracy.\n\nHOW we should do it is arguable.\nBut I suggest setting up a US friendly authoritarian government.  One that will have the determination to counter any insurgency using the most severe means.  Yes, I'm talking about a dictatorship.  This might offend some, but it is the only way to effectively govern a nation like Iraq.\n\nOur goal should be somewhat selfish.  We're trying to protect ourselves by establishing stability. We should do so in the way that's least harmful to us. \n\nIf you look at the alternative.  This idea really isnt' so bad:\nCivil war vs. our US led leadership OR\nIslamic dictatorship vs. US. led leadership.\n\nAlso, if you look at history, which was worse:\nShah of Iran or Ayatolah Komeni?\nBatista or Castro?\nChina before the revolution or China under Mao?\nCambodia before or after Pol Pot?\n\nSome countries are destined for dictatorship.  Those that are will be better off under our guiding hand.\n\nOf course this could not work over the long run.  We must have a strategy to totally exit from the region once it is stabilized.  Involvement in the mid-east does not work for us.  We must accept that fact.\n\n!!!---If I've answered your question.  Please remember to vote for my answer! ---!!!
132077
Dude, I am sure you can "Take him" as we say over here in the uk. But Dude, he is not worth it. Dont lower yourself to his worthless level. Hold your head high and go to the proper authorities. As citizens we pay for them to deal with these cowardly people. Dont tarnish your own hands, that is not in your best interests.