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Elizabeth, South East, UK
I feel that invading Iraq was the right thing to do, whether or not weapons of mass destruction are now found, liberating the Iraqis is reason enough. I do not feel that the situation has been handled well since the war has ended. Progress has been slow and situations such as the looting, food and water shortages and impending disease should have been foreseen and better prepared for.

Nicki, South East, UK
Although war is not the ideal or preferred action, In this case I think it was the only option available to get rid of a tyrant like Saddam - Like most people I know someone out there, who hopefully will be coming home soon, god bless to Phil and the thousands of other brave marines and soldiers who have made such a sacrifice for the sake of all of us, some have made the ultimate sacrifice and will never be forgotten xxx

Neil, Midlands, UK
The whole war in Iraq was as a direct result of lies and deceit on the part of the American Government, all in the name of OIL. It had NOTHING to do with peace, and all to do with MONEY.

Rosie, South East, UK
I think that it is a travesty that MPs voted agreeing to go to war with Iraq on the basis that the country was a "clear and present danger" to the rest of the world, as they were hiding weapons of mass destruction... well how short peoples memories are, it may have been a short and painless war for us here and in the US, but thousands of innocent people have been affected by George Bush's desire to kick some ass....

Becca, UK
Before the war had started I was like the majority, against the war. But when the troops had entered Iraq, our troops needed supporting. Without supporters David Beckham's performance on the pitch may not be as good as it is now, so do you think it's any different to the moral of the troops? without their countries backing their performances in battle may be limited. With support they have a reason to fight, for their countries honour. Now the war is over and Saddam has stepped down from power. The troops have completed their assignment and the Iraqis are living in peace. The cities now need to be rebuilt and the trust of the USA and UK needs to be gained by the Iraqi people.

Daniel, London, UK
I would just like to say that as a kid is has been a scary experience to live through a war in which my own country was fighting. I am glad that the people of Iraq are now free but I don't think that it is fair of them to now ask the British and American armies to leave Iraq now that they have finished. America and Britain need to help set up the new Iraq!

Simon, Midlands, UK
The liberation of the Iraqi people has come at a price, but any true freedom always comes at a price. Now is the time to rebuild and rejuvenate Iraq.

Becky, London, UK
Fewer people have died during the war than in previous attacks with gas on neighbouring countries. It seems a terrible waste that the majority of our deaths were caused by our own side.

Ray, Northern England, UK
Good job done. Pity about the casualties. Pity about the UN divisions but this man had to go. It will be a long time before they will be able to govern themselves in a civilised (western) manner.

Alan, Wales, UK
Iraq will be one of those countries whos problems are never solved. They will think they have solved them, go away for a few years, only to find that plenty more develop.

Mark, South East, UK
If the main countries involved had acted together war may have been avoided. The differences should now be put aside and everyone must work together to bring normality back to Iraq.

Sacha, London, UK
I know I may not be up on politics, and I don't know if a peaceful, non-violent approach would have worked. I don't like violence! I feel sorry for the victims in all this especially the little boy who had his arms blown off! It is so amazing and incredible that he is able to smile. It really hits
home to how fortunate some of us really are!

Christine, Midlands, UK
I imagine the vast majority of Iraq's population is glad to see the back of Saddam, however I believe that this country would not have been "liberated" if it wasn't an Arab state with a large oil reserve. There are many other countries with equally brutal leaders, but there is no move to "liberate" them. Could it be because there is no raw material contained within that country that the USA wants? There are no traces of weapons of mass destruction, there was no justification for invasion. But like I said, I still believe most people within Iraq will no be breathing a sigh of
relief.

Alison, South East, UK
At first I wasnt happy about another war-but then I realised it was selfish-people were living in hell and needed to be rescued.

Anna, South East, UK
(Did you know that both Bush Sr and George W. are stakeholders in one of the same oil companies as Bin Laden, for example? There was a shareholder's meeting in Geneva a few days back...) Politically for Bush, declaring war is an astute move - he's one of THE most popular presidents, EVER, in the USA. (Nothing like pointing a finger and demonising An Enemy!) And yes, Saddam was vile, and committed even viler atrocities. But since when does that give another nation the right to unilaterally attack? If weapons of mass destruction are the problem, what about Korea? If humanitarian brutality, why the blind eye towards Burma? The list goes on. And on. And on. Too long to make any concise or coherent summary here! But put it differently: if another nation coveted Britain or America's riches, and announced that for "moral" reasons (eg, who knows? not Muslim. Not Shikh. Not Christian. Dangerous to the rest of the world / too many men or too many women in government! Anything in other words with which they don't agree!) they could not possibly allow our governments to stand. Would THEIR unilateral declarations be felt sufficient reason for invasion? No? So how are we different?

Mary, South East, UK
Im glad the war is finally coming to an end, I believe that it was right to go to war, saddam is evil, the Iraq men, women and children deserve a better future to look forward to, being a mother myself I cant imagine how terrifying it must have been. I know that it will take some time to rebuild Iraq but this will be a better place for the Iraq people.

Dave, South East, UK
Weapons of mass-destructionWhere are they? This was a thinly veiled regime change. Lets see if the new boss is as bad as the old boss.

Alison, London, UK
Unjustified invasion. There are a number of dictatorial and exploitative regimes in the world. Why this one? USA doesn't have a brilliant record in terms of poverty, racism and exclusion so shouldn't they tidy their own backyard first?

Steve, Northern England, UK
The war in Iraq was not necessary. The weapons inspectors should have been given more time to do their job, after all what weapons of mass destruction have been found. The reason for the war is OIL.

David, South East, UK
We have not found WMD
We have not found Saddam
So far, so good.

Kevin, Midlands, UK
This war has shown that we must try to persist with a more UN-type of approach to World problems. We can't expect people to sit down and discuss when the moral guardians of the World feel they have to go in "Guns blazin'". Bit more "Ghandi" and a bit less "Wyatt Earp" please.

Simon, London, UK
Glad Saddam's gone, but dont think for a second that this war was not about oil. and don't forget Saddam was a monster the US created themselves

Donald, Scotland, UK
What has the war really proved? George Bush wanted to liberate the Iraqi people, which may have been done - yet the country is in turmoil, there is no evidence of weapons of mass destruction and there are no attempts to justify the war although the UN gave no mandate for an aggressive stance - the first war in modern times where a western nation has been the aggressor.

Dilys, Northern England, UK
The Americans should have thought things through about what would happen when the fighting stopped. They thought they knew everything about weapons of mass destruction but they haven't got the plans for the water system, sewage, telephone, electrical systems etc. They are alienating the population hour by hour with delays. The people do not want to belong to The U.S. they want to manage their own affairs.

Susan, Northern England, UK
I feel that there was absolutely no ground for the war on Iraq. Saddam was an extremely evil man of that there is no doubt, but America's love for war is not the way forward it is only going to cause more trouble.

Gillian, South East, UK
I am left wondering where George Bush will decide he has to target next to ensure a world wide American and how far Tony Blair will be prepared to get the UK to follow?

Alan, UK
I opposed the war beforehand and still regard it as an illegal, immoral and imperialistic outrage.

Ilya, Northern Ireland, UK
The war appears to be over but I don't think it is the end yet. People are still getting killed and Iraqi resistance remains. There are still a lot of things to do. Security situation is still a huge issue. Iraq itself needs to be rebuilt after all the bombing campaigns. Thousands of people are living in unacceptable conditions and nothing can be done due to the security situation. I think that the war was not necessary. Lots of people died and the country's infrastructure has been destroyed. Remind me about the reason of starting this war. Did they find any weapons of mass destruction after all? No. Now lots of people think of Americans as liberators but it is to early to make a judgment. Who will be running the country after Saddam's regime is over? Americans or Iraqis? Think for your self.

Craig, UK
The war was necessary. Saddam had to go. He's proven to be evil.

Leon, UK
Sometimes you have to turn the volume down on the T.V and look at the picture without someone telling what is going on because the view from someone else's eyes is different from yourz. The I.R.A has been bombing Britain and America for yearz but the Honorable President Bush would never Bomb Northern Ireland. MMMMm. I am not going to give an opinion because I want you just to think about that for a second. PEACE.

Richard, UK
Ain't ya glad it's all over?

Eirlys, UK
I feel that creation of stability in the area will be a long drawn out process if at all. It is apparent that the bulk of the British troops took more of a supportive than lead role, the British intervention will continue probably far longer than the US involvement.

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