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Because Saddam was an imminent threat to the USA with his bountiful WMDs.
No, Wait. It was because we wanted his oil.
No, wait. It's the flypaper. We wanted all the terrorists to come to Iraq so we could 'bring it on' in one convenient location.
No, wait. It was because we needed to get our troops out of Saudi Arabia, and Iraq is a nice central location in the region to base them.
No, wait. It's because Bush always wanted to finish his father's job.
Take your pick. I'm sure there are other possible reasons too.
I don't think anyone knows.
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