Mark Browne wrote:

I can't begin to imagine why he chose to comply with the orders to disarm,
but not to let the inspectors verify the fact. One working theory: it may
have been in Saddams best interest to make his neighbors think he still
possessed them so that he could maintain some control of his political
rivals.


A good theory. But one that ultimately led to this war and his ultimate
fall from power.

Dave