I would say it depends from which perspective view you looking for this or any different issue. Literally, its all up to people  from where he/she wants a piece of cake. With that being said, in this issue if to look from political side, then it involves U.S. international relations and crisis with Middle East countries. More specifically with Iraq, it was in time when Saddam Hussein considered as main-direct threat and danger to the United States of America. Political field is all about debate if cake contain from 97% of sugar. People always might divide into different wing and hold strong opinion whether its right. Officials do their best to protect nation and its interest in international area. Yet, even if citizens against or not.