Are people in Iraq really better off?

[newtron]

This question was inpired from some of the answers in the "war in Iraq" question below.  It's easy for us to say "They're better off now because they are free... blah blah blah", but are they really?  A person in Iraq would make this judgement based on how his/her life has changed.  Is the economy better than it was?  Are there more jobs available?  Are people finding it easier to feed their families?  I admit that I am not the most informed peron, so I am relying on you well informed ABers.  Thanks.

[surfer mike]

jno, i don't want to sound like i'm having a pop at the anti iraq war movement in general i'm not, many people objected for broadly sound reasons and principals..many share the same political views as me on most issues anyway except iraq,its just the usual siren voices on the far extremes like the respect party  islamic groups and others..as i said history will be the final judge not individuals on both sides of the argument.