Harmageddon said:That idea has been trampled by the move to invade Iraq.
Which is an excuse for every other nation on earth to start agressive moves against it's neighbours without UN security council approval.
The UN has been trampled its own image. If you're not going to back up your own words, then what use is it?
http://www.un.int/usa/sres-iraq.htm
13. Recalls, in that context, that the Council has repeatedly warned Iraq that it will face serious consequences as a result of its continued violations of its obligations;
The problem is some Euors see the above statement of "serious consequences" as a nasty letter written to Saddamn. While some other nations see it as dropping bombs. Next time maybe they should be a little more clear.