Gator
U of B and B Alumnus
I'm prepared to call both of those wars. However, they are wars in and of themselves, not "battles" in the "War on Terror." The war on terror is pretend. Has anyone ever asked themselves why 9/11 was immediately thought of as an act of war? There's really no plausible reason it should have been. It was civilians committing a crime. A horribly heinous crime, to be sure, but a crime at that. There was no reason that the military and the CIA have to be involved in chasing these people down. It is a police matter.
And yes, I view both of those wars as illegal.
And as I see the facts......
Osama bin laden had in fact been recognized as a military leader by the United States of America, back when he was doing our bidding fighting the USSR, and Osama bin laden decleared war on the United States of America back in 1996.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/terrorism/international/fatwa_1996.html
The de facto government of Afghanistan offered Osama bin laden safe haven after his Military Forces attacked the United States of America, albeit using Civilian Aircraft, owing to the fact that the Military Forces of Osama bin laden did not include an Air Force.
Then, after repeated attempts to have Osama bin laden turned over to the United States of America, the de facto government of Afghanistan did in fact ally themselves to Osama bin laden.
As for Iraq, well the United States Congress has the power to authorize any Military action, against any Nation on Earth, at any time the United States Congress deems the interests of the United States of America are threated in any way.
But seeing how you feel so strongly about the issue, you can sue the United States Government, if you choose, and have your voice heard in a Court of Law. I'm sure there is a Federal Court House not more than a days ride away from where you live, as they are all over the place, and there are many Lawyers listed in the Yellow Pages.... good luck.