Sweetiepie, yes I agree that iraq was supported by the US during Iraq -Iran war and even provided with chemicals. Even Bin-laden, who fought in aganistan agaisnt Russia, is a product of USA. No doubt about that. But neither Bush nor Kerry are to be blamed for that. Chemicals were also sold, yes. UN inspectors did not find anything, but hte check was not completed. The very chemicals that past US govt had sold to Iraq was foundn unaccounted for. No US president could stay complacent about that, be it Bush or Kerry. About sanctions, it was US-proposed but backed by security council. Regarding another issue, I think you are pointing towards abortion rights. Its a very sensitive issue. Even without church being involved, the life of an unborn baby, the right of a woman who may have been forced to be pregnant and many more issues could be at stake. This much for today. This is sat night. Enjoy everyone!