The Pros And Cons Of The Iraq War
Have you ever wondered what lead to the United States getting involved in the war with Iraq? There are many speculations that one considers when answering this question. Essentially the U.S. points fingers to one guy in particular and that is Saddam Hussein. His actions lead to the U.S. joining with allies in the motion to contain Iraq, and later the result of the U.S.’s choice to retaliate against threats against them by Saddam Hussein. Today, the U.S. is still struggling, as well as benefiting from the war in Iraq. Based on the causes that served to initiate the U.S. getting involved in a war with Iraq, the outcomes of such events played a major role in the effects of the country.
Saddam Hussein was the ruler of Iraq and he kept his …show more content…
War can essentially result in economic hardship seeing that military action is very costly. Such costs could add up to being greater than a trillion dollars. “In addition to the U.S. $660 billion spent in the war up until 2007 President George W. Bush requested a further U.S. $196 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2008. While the Democratic controlled Congress has begun to restrict spending on the war, commentators suggest by 2008 Iraq war costs will exceed the Korean War and approach the full cost of the Vietnam War (Brown, Hayes). Although looked upon as military spending being a positive investment, in reality it decreases economic opportunity and lower …show more content…
struggles to climb out of is not the only negative effect of the U.S. invading Iraq. One has to also look upon the well-being of our troops. After various, strenuous tours and increased time overseas, the toll that the U.S.’s soldiers endured has such an impact on one’s physical and psychological needs. “All-told, over 4,000 U.S. troops died during the country’s time in Iraq with another 31,000 wounded in action. In the aftermath, the cost of providing medical care to veterans has doubled, adding to the difficulties faced by those who served (Brown, Hayes). This also increases the rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and suicide victims among U.S.
Saddam Hussein was the ruler of Iraq and he kept his …show more content…
War can essentially result in economic hardship seeing that military action is very costly. Such costs could add up to being greater than a trillion dollars. “In addition to the U.S. $660 billion spent in the war up until 2007 President George W. Bush requested a further U.S. $196 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in 2008. While the Democratic controlled Congress has begun to restrict spending on the war, commentators suggest by 2008 Iraq war costs will exceed the Korean War and approach the full cost of the Vietnam War (Brown, Hayes). Although looked upon as military spending being a positive investment, in reality it decreases economic opportunity and lower …show more content…
struggles to climb out of is not the only negative effect of the U.S. invading Iraq. One has to also look upon the well-being of our troops. After various, strenuous tours and increased time overseas, the toll that the U.S.’s soldiers endured has such an impact on one’s physical and psychological needs. “All-told, over 4,000 U.S. troops died during the country’s time in Iraq with another 31,000 wounded in action. In the aftermath, the cost of providing medical care to veterans has doubled, adding to the difficulties faced by those who served (Brown, Hayes). This also increases the rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and suicide victims among U.S.