In 2003, President Bush determined that it was vital to the national security of the United States to invade Iraq and force the removal of Saddam Hussein's government. In addition to the brutality Hussein inflicted on his people, including the use of chemical weapons, the Bush Administration believed Hussein was in possession of weapons of mass destruction. Colin Powell appeared before the United Nations to show aerial photographs that were interpreted as proof that Iraq was pursuing a nuclear weapon. Hussein's refusal to cooperate with international inspectors lent credence to this belief. Further, the President accused Hussein of cooperating with al-Qaeda. The pursuit of Saddam Hussein caused many civilian casualties among the Iraqi people. The civilian casualties were not intended; in fact, great care was taken to keep the civilian casualties to a minimum. According to the ________________, then, the act of toppling Hussein was considered a good act.
A)categorical imperative
B)Dirty Harry dilemma
C)natural law
D)principle of double effect

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The principle of double effect explains that an act can be considered good if the intention is good, even if it leads to unintended negative consequences, such as civilian casualties in the effort to remove Saddam Hussein.

In 2003, President Bush Determined That It Was Vital to the National