Our views: ; Iraq should not show ingratitude; Oil-producing nations will hurt themselves if they cut production

DESPITE the talking points from the left, America did not invadeIraq for its oil. The war on terrorism was served by the liberationof Iraq from a dictator who financed terrorism and indeed terrorizedhis own citizens.

Now, after five long years of American sacrifice and severaldecades in Saddam Hussein's brutal wilderness before that, Iraq isfinally getting ready to rejoin the world.

As such, it will enjoy many economic benefits. The standard ofliving for its people will rise, just as it has in Japan, Germany,Italy, South Korea and other lands that the United States hasliberated over the years.

But along with economic recovery comes certain …