Regarding Iraq

2007 0116

I have heard that it is in America's best interest to pull out of Iraq. I have yet to hear someone claim it is in Iraq's interest that we pull out. From what I have read, it sounds like leaving Iraq would doom it to anarchy and civil war. Some say we cannot stop it, and might as well leave now, before more of our own troops die. Others say we can stop it. Personally, I think it is in Iraq's interest that we stay. I believe our soldiers can do more good in Iraq, than at home. Since Gorge Bush seems to believe it as well, I now just hope this belief is true.

Summary:
Pulling troops out of Iraq will not help the Iraqi people.
Leaving troops in Iraq might help the Iraqi people.
Therefore, it is in Iraq's interest for our troops to stay in Iraq.

Pulling troops out of Iraq will (probably) reduce the number of American lives lost.
Leaving troops in Iraq will almost certainly result in more American soldiers dead or wounded.
Therefore, it is in America's interest to pull its troops out of Iraq.

End summary.

Personally, I think it is more important to serve the Iraqi people's interests than to serve the American people's interests in this matter. Why? Because we started this whole mess, and it is our responsibility.