Chilcott Enquiry

Having the luxury of some time away from work, I have been able to watch a decent amount of coverage from the Chilcott enquiry.
I feel a deep sense of sadness following these events. I supported the war in Iraq based on what was reported largely at the time. I am honest enough to say I was wrong and like many, I was duped. There was a conspiracy to go to war at any cost.
For the Bush administration with it's links to big business and the arms industry it was about money, oil and commerce along with the New World Order agenda, linked quite firmly to the Christian Right Wing.
For Blair and New Labour, it was another example of power corrupting. I will never know if I would be corrupted in the same way by the trappings of high office, but many of these people who gained poliltical status on their 'socialist' credentials changed markedly when in office. What happened to 'ethical foreign policy'? The only people who appeared to stick to any principles are Claire Short (belatedly) and the late Robin Cook. This moral failure has been repeated across government on many issues and has contributed to the general disillusionment in our politicans.

The overwhelming feeling of sadness is caused by the huge loss of life which is a direct consequence of US/UK foreign policy. From the initial sanctions which caused huge malnourishment amongst Iraq's population to the loss of life in both the military and the largely innocent Iraq population. I cannot imagine the grief of the families of the fallen.

Sometimes one despairs about humanity!