Then you just were not looking hard enough 
http://www.state.gov/t/np/rls/fs/2001/3525.htm
It's a dual use chemical. 
I mean, if there was NO OIL in them there hills, does anyone with even 1/2 of an IQ actually think we would be there?
Probably not wasie, but that would be due to the fact that they would not have the cash-ola to fund their terrorist agendas. Let me pose a question to everyone based on a few assertions - 1. That Sadam was a smart guy (he gained and held power for an awful long time) and 2. Sadam knew that there was no way he could win an outright war against the US (as evidenced by the Gulf War). Now if you were Sadam, what would be your best option of retribution against the United States, outright war or acts of subterfuge? If I was a betting man you can be sure I would pick the latter.
why the planes were allowed to hit their targets
I'm sorry and you can call me naive but I have trouble believing that GW or any of our presidents would allow the deaths of innocent American men, women and
children if he could have prevented it. That's just absurd.
As for all the examples cited that's great, but in addition to reading may I suggest some critical thinking as well; the human mind in its infinite capacity is known to break the GIGO factor when applied
And it goes without saying: no offense to all
/JD