March 2003 there were headlines blaring out the danger posed by Saddam Hussein who could mobilise his weapons of mass destruction in 45 minutes. It altered the mood of the nation and facilitated a declaration of war. Now we hear that it was included for effect and lent a 'bit of local colour'. It is now admitted that it was not a wise move.
The local colour it lent is that of the blood of our soldiers.
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