In light of current events, did U.S. set a precedence when it invaded Iraq?

The precedant goes way farther than Iraq. Consider the removal of the Taliban from Afganistan. We're still over there (but you don't hear about it on the news because it isn't sexy and oily). It goes farther back than that. Bosnia, WW2, etc. etc. etc. it is the responsibility of those with the ability and resources to save those who don't have it. The end result is left up to history to decide. In some cases it works out for good (WW2). In others its not so good Bosnia. Still others are left to be decided (Iraq for instance)

This shows us clearly the hypocrisy of Americans. China incorporates Tibet as part of China and Americans raise a big fuss. Then Americans invade Iraq and Afghanistan and there is nary a whisper from those same people like Richard Gere et al. Where are these hypocrites now? Why aren't they protesting the American and Israeli incursions?

Israel has always acted this way in response to attacks. You should get a better background in history. Most wars are preemptive-you want to get them before they get you (Dec 7 1941). The Israelis are at a disadvantage however, they are completely surrounded and severly outnumbered by their enemies. They are worried that at the first sign of weakness their enemies (Iran,Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia etc) will take that opportunity to pounce. That is why the Israelis are swift and decisive.

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There is nothing logical about senseless killing. This is for either side. The alternative is to accept differences in opinions and try to understand them.