Iraq war 10 years later: Was it worth it?

March 19, 2013 02:06

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the US-led invasion of Iraq '" a war that lasted far longer and was more costly than Americans were told to expect by their military and political leaders, a war that has led to much public questioning as well as private soul-searching.

It's clear that a decade of war has led to changed attitudes.At the conclusion of the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend, there was a presidential straw poll. But conservative activists also were asked about the US role in the world, and the response was clear: Only 34 percent said the United States should adopt a more muscular role; 50 percent said the US should pull back, leaving it more to allies to take care of trouble spots.

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