Nothing worse than being "Murdered apart".
This is not the US against Iraq. This is the US acting to protect the safety of peaceful nations of the world. That includes your's Dowding. It was just a matte of time until an Iraqi WMD found it's way into the US or one of it's "Allies". Like your country, Dowding.
So in essence, though you are adamantly against the war, we're protecting you and your family from future recriminations. Just because your govenment did not see fit to send troops does not mean you are not, and would not be targeted for a terrorist attack. Terrorists hate the US, Israel, and guess what...everyone who is NOT their brand of Islam. That includes you, Dowding.
So though we're footing the bill, with dollars, and blood, remember when you go to bed tonight, that your big brother, the USA is doing all it can to keep you and your family safe.
Sleep well. We've got it.