Life Imitates Satire
A former U.N. weapons inspector who's made dozens of trips to Iraq says says new inspections of Saddam's weapons programs won't be effective. The inspector, Richard Spertzel, "thinks that inspections - through the questions asked by inspectors, and the opportunity for contact with top-flight experts from around the world - perversely increase Baghdad's knowledge of weapons technology," writes Rich Lowry of National Review.

That's awfully close to the "real reason" Saddam has decided to let inspectors back in, as revealed here.

"Frankly, I just want to know if these bombs are going to work," said Hussein. "Our scientists don't have enough experience and Iraqis don't exactly have a reputation for craftsmanship. Who better to judge whether these armaments are functional than the best weapons inspectors in the world?"