[DB]

Oil is a big issue, BUT, if that were the only issue it would be far cheaper and easier to get the oil flowing by lifting sanctions on Iraq.

Cheap oil doesn't make up for a vaporized US city.

[JZoback]

Oil is a big issue, BUT, if that were the only issue it would be far cheaper and easier to get the oil flowing by lifting sanctions on Iraq.

....but by lifting the sanctions, Saddam would still control the oil, the price and amount. That is still a problem.

Cheap oil doesn't make up for a vaporized US city.

Can't agree more