This would pose a huge energy threat to the US, as we import 60% of all of our oil, as well as a security threat.2) Yes, removing Saddam was a good thing for the world (and the US) because he had already proven that he was a danger to his neighbors (remember Kuwait, anyone?) and was still trying to obtain bigger and better weaponry (which is how he broke 17 UN resolutions as well as the cease-fire