Saturday, November 28, 2009

Iraq and Afghanistan

Is Iraq Ready for the U.S. Military to Start Leaving?

Violence is down, yes, but a fragile Iraqi government faces major tests in the coming months

Posted November 26, 2008
A local Sons of Iraq member frisks a pedestrian after a bombing in northern Baghdad.
A local Sons of Iraq member frisks a pedestrian after a bombing in northern Baghdad.

Reader Comments

Could see both ways...

Like many others, I feel that there are some reasons why we had to go and some why we never should have. On one hand, we are a major country, and so should help those in need. However, maybe we should have just helped from America, or just let them try to sort it out for themselves. We're saving countless lives over there, but in the process are destroying an equal amount. I personally am against all forms of war, but I think now we just need to finish what we started, then come home.

Is Iraq ready for the U.S. militay to start leaving?

I feel that when first going over to Iraq we had good reasons. The attacks that were happening had to end. But as of now, I think it's about time we start returning home. We obvioulsly can't just stop dead in the middle of this, but we should gradually start leaving as the Iraqi government takes its control over its provinces again. Some assistance might be neccessary from the U.S. military but eventually there will come a time when Iraq can take it back into their own hands.

"Is Iraq Ready for the U.S. Military to Start Leaving?"

I feel that is was a smart move for our troops to go to Iraq. Yes, I heard it caused the U.S. some financial problems but I think the bigger picture expresses a good idea. The troops helped make sure no more attacks occured in America and also helped Iraq with their security problems. Based on the knowledge I have received this is how I feel on this topic.

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