Knock Knock. Who's there? Osama. Osama who?

Why do I oppose invading Iraq? Here's why. The article's conclusion puts it in a nutshell:

One thing should not be forgotten: prior to September 11, much of the national security focus of the Bush administration was on the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction to so-called rogue states (now the axis of evil) and the missile defense thought to be needed to combat that potential threat. America was blindsided by the al Qaeda terrorist threat. If we focus once again on potential threats that have nothing to do with the 9/11 attacks and ignore the real threat at our doorstep, we do so at our peril.

Now for the Pop Quiz.

1. Which of the following persons is most likely responsible for the destruction of the World Trade Center?
(a) Saddam Hussein
(b) Osama bin Laden
(c) Kermit the Frog

2. Which of the following persons has been connected to the bombing of a Bali nightclub frequented by American tourists?
(a) Saddam Hussein
(b) Osama bin Laden
(c) Alfred E. Neumann

3. An audiotape released last week says that the United States should be expecting terrorist attacks in the very near future. Whose voice is allegedly on this tape?
(a) Saddam Hussein
(b) Osama bin Laden
(c) Mr. Magoo

I should think the choice of targets would be obvious. And lest I be accused of assuming mutual exclusivity where it doesn't exist, remember that defense resources are limited. Tax dollars are scarce. The time and attention of the administration are scarce. We can't afford to fight every battle at once, so we have to set priorities. So… before we pick a fight with Saddam, shouldn't we deal with the guy who already picked a fight with us?