By My brother wears combat boots

March 31, 2008 12:29 PM | Link to this

Sgt Stelmat was a great man. He served with my brother who is still in Iraq. He trained him to be a good soldier. I feel that our soldiers are there and we need to finish what was started, even if it was started under false pretenses. I miss my brother and I grieve for the losses of all of the men and women that serve. If we pull out of Iraq before it is time to do so, we will be making it even worse. As much as I would love to have everyone come home and be with their families, they have a job to finish.

By William Barron

March 30, 2008 1:27 AM | Link to this

“Dec. 7, 1943 - With almost 45,000+ Americans killed in Roosevelt’s War, we should bring our troops home. Japan and Germany are not our problem. We need PEACE at any price.”

By Hanora

March 28, 2008 4:32 PM | Link to this

We should leave Iraq as soon as possible. The country is exploding in a civil war and the president talks about “success.” The Bush administration thought the war would only last a few weeks. It is now costing $12 billion a month. Vice President Cheney stated that “the Iraqis would greet us like liberators.” Tell that to the 4000 dead and their families.

By Scott

March 27, 2008 1:57 AM | Link to this

It was asked all of us who say we need to stay, how many of us are losing friends and family. I have family over there now and have since the start. I have brother and sisters in arms over there and preparing to go over, I myself am preparing to go over. This is what we signed up for. This is our job. I feel for those who have lost loved ones. But know they died doing what they signed up for. We believe we need to stay. It is us who are volunteering, it is us who should decide.

By Russell

March 26, 2008 10:47 PM | Link to this

Gregg — I don’t really have a problem with your statement, but I feel like you are really comparing apples to oranges when you choose to say it’s safer in Iraq than D.C.

By Josh M.

March 26, 2008 7:03 PM | Link to this

Those of you who want to stay in Iraq so bad should just go down to your local recruiter and make thier day by joining up and serving beside the brave. Its different when you are there than you see on tv. Trust me I know.

By Vittal Pyati

March 26, 2008 9:08 AM | Link to this

If Bush is doing such a wonderful job of protecting us from terrorists, how come 9/11 occurred under his watch. Since 15 of the 19 hijackers were Saudis, we should be attacking Saudi Arabia but not Iraq which was free from Al Qaeda under Saddam. If we don’t fight them there, we will be fighting them on our soil is fear mongering. It’s an an insult to our Armed Forces to imply they will not be able to prevent rag-tag Islamic Jihadis to invade our country.

By mwm

March 25, 2008 6:16 PM | Link to this

There was no link by Iraq to 9-11. It was a propaganda campaign used to sway the American public into going to war. There were no WMD’s in Iraq… There were lies used on the American public about WMD’s in Iraq. If a war is justified, then it should be fought. If a war is based upon lies, it should not. Remember the Gulf of Tonkin lies. And, the 58000 or so Americans dead. The war in Iraq is a war based upon the lies, propaganda and deceptions of the Bush administration. It appears to be a replay of history. Use lies to start a war, fight a war, occupy a country and lose lives. Perhaps when the death count gets high enough, the American public will protest enough to force Congress and an Administration to end this war. Add the fact that our economy is going sour and we are spending billions of dollars to support a war with no end in sight. Hopefully, the public has learned a valuable lesson, never trust a president from Texas.

By Gregg

March 25, 2008 5:49 PM | Link to this

85,000 people die every year from gunshot wounds in the usa. Last 5 years 425,000, same amount as people dying of aids. You are safer in Iraq than the District of Columbia. Newspapers do not address this do they?

By susan

March 25, 2008 5:42 PM | Link to this

thank you for your service to our country. my son is a lieutenant in the marine corps, two tours in iraq. my perspective is informed by his experience and my own .. . i am a ph.d. student studying the value of military leadership skills in the civilian workforce. let’s both agree we love this country and those who serve it and don’t want to see their lives thrown away.

By Paul

March 25, 2008 5:10 PM | Link to this

How long should we stay in Iraq? UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE! Yes, 4,000 in 5 years is a high price, but remember how many were killed in ONE DAY on 9/11. Far more than 4,000 were killed on one day trying to liberate France… and no one said “it’s too high a price for freedom, so let’s bring them home”. The news media should stop stirring up dissent; let the military do their job and THEN bring them home.

By sady

March 25, 2008 4:45 PM | Link to this

I can’t believe there are still people that believe Iraq attacked us.

By Leon Harrison

March 25, 2008 4:38 PM | Link to this

SSSS…remember Grand Funk Railroad? “People let’s stop the war nowww…dah dah dah dah…” SSSS…and “It’s one two three and what are we fightin’ for…” and “In the distance God is watching us…” and “War is not the answer, don’t escalate…” by Marvin Gaye…SSSS…and “WAR! GRUNT, What is is good for! Absolutely nuthin’!”…SSSS…and Crosby Stills and Nash? Uh…flower power…what was this about, anyway?

By glenn

March 25, 2008 4:26 PM | Link to this

Mccain for president!!

By dave

March 25, 2008 2:57 PM | Link to this

Sorry Susan, I didn’t mean to strike a nerve with you. How much time have you spent away from your family risking your life in the military so they could enjoy the freedoms we as Americans enjoy but take for granted on a daily basis? I served in the U.S. Army on active duty for 8 years, 12 months of that in the desert, if that isn’t enough on its own to earn citizenship, maybe we can raise the standards to meet your requirements. I also accept the fact that I am not the only one that “gets it.” I am not moving to South America any time soon. I’ve been there, too much lawlessness. I like a military that defends my family and allows them to go to school, practice their religion of choice, be safe to voice their opinion without fear of imprisonment, to own guns to protect themselves and hunt to provide food for their families. Not just my family but yours also. Before you take a personal attack against someone maybe you should have the facts. I’ve raised children that were not my responsibility because others chose not to, without any assistance from anyone, I’ve never burdened the system of one dime, I donate generously every year to various organizations to help others that are less fortunate than myself. In fact I’ve been living in my garage for the past 16 months, allowing a young couple not related to me to live rent free in my home so they can afford to go to college and raise a child. You seem to be very articulate and probably well educated. Somewhere along the road you must have forgotten exactly how you were enabled to obtain this luxury. All of these things were afforded because there are a few of us that are willing to fight, kill, and die! Freedom wasn’t free. What have you done with your life besides bad mouth your country?

By JD Brewer

March 25, 2008 1:12 PM | Link to this

“You know the war can only be won when you blow them all to Kingdom Come.” Please—bring them back now. Too many brothers, sisters, moms, dads, husbands and wives have been lost. If they can find Osama in the next year then do it, get the heck out and end it. War is hell and there will always be collateral damage. Deal.

By dave

March 25, 2008 12:45 PM | Link to this

Americans have become the most spoiled, whiningest, ignorant people in the history of the world! Why do you think you are not laying awake scared from hearing rockets exploding and the screaming from the pains of war? Because the fight is not in your yard, it’s in theirs. Like it or not, there is a fight going on, regardless whether we think it is right or wrong. Bringing the troops home will only make it harder to hear our 60” big screens and make it impossible to find a parking spot at AppleBee’s. We can’t have it both ways. How many of the 4,000 men and women KIA were drafted? Stop comparing this to Viet-Nam. Being a member of the U.S. Military is more than just free college money. “I am an American fighting man. I am prepared to give my life in its defense.” To follow the orders of the Commander In Cheif, not pick and choose who I want to fight. They chose to receive pay to be trained killers. Now it’s time to put your training to the test. Thank you for being brave men and women. May god protect you. Now let them do their job instead of listening to a bunch of crying Democrats second guessing the mission at hand!

By susan

March 25, 2008 11:51 AM | Link to this

dave, “Get ready to fight, kill and die” … “Best tax dollar you ever spent!” did i get that right? you represent everything that debases what used to thought of as citizenship. you profit and preen your modest intellectual range with self-congratulatory delusions that you’re the only one who ‘gets’ it. you don’t deserve to be a U.S. citizen. you are a user, an exploiter, a profiteer. why don’t you move to a latin american country where you can hire your own private security force and pretend you’re baby doc duvalier … you can watch the country implode without batting an eye. you solipsistic blowhard, go watch american idol.

By dave

March 25, 2008 11:04 AM | Link to this

It amazes me how many Americans think they know so much when in fact as a whole we can’t even balance our own check books. Paying 19% interest on credit card debt to go out to eat while we forclose on our homes and blame it on the gov’t because gas is an extra $15 a week “We were lied to!” Get over it, we are going to be lied to everyday. That is why we hire liars to run our country. Out of the 4,000 men and women who lost their lives, how many were drafted? None! “I am an American fighting man and am prepared to give my life in its defense!” It’s not just about free college money or a new Toyota. This is the U.S. Military. Get ready to fight, kill and die. Keep the fight in their backyard,and out of mine. I enjoy sleeping without rockets exploding and people screaming from pains of war! Best tax dollar I’ve spent all year. Better than paying for prostitutes and vacations for the liars and theives we elect constantly. Be careful what you ask for by bringing the troops home to your backyard.

By susan

March 25, 2008 11:03 AM | Link to this

This war was ‘lost’ when the former neo-con heroes set a plan in motion that was doomed to failure. They used a good man (Colin Powell) to prop up a bad plan. The people who ‘cut and run’ are the ones who don’t love our country enough to support our troops. Face it … we are putting the entire bill on mastercard and it is taking its toll on our economy. As our military makes the globe safe for commerce, our global competitors are having a field day at our economic expense. Bin Laden knew he could never win a head-to-head fight so he lured us into a protracted conflict that has bled us white financially and set us against our own interests. An another thing, don’t assume that just because there hasn’t been another attack here it is because of the war in Iraq. More than likely it’s because of good police work in Europe where most attacks on the U.S. are hatched and financed, probably by oil money we send to Saudi Arabia. Saying that the war in Iraq has prevented attacks is like saying my house hasn’t been struck by lightning because I painted a scarey face on the roof. Throwing bombs and the money we could be using to rebuild our crumbling way of life will not make you safe. You’ll never be able to rest on those comfortable assumptions again.

By TRS

March 25, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

Recently a study by 2 professors from Harvard concluded that insurgents were emboldened as evidenced by nti way activity (http://people.rwj.harvard.edu/~riyengar/insurgency.pdf). To reasonably discuss the appropriate time for leaving is appropriate - no one wants to stay there forever. To be for or against the war based on reasoned positions also is OK and a right; but some of the heated, wild eyed anti war rhetoric lacks any factual basis and apparently emboldens the insurgents to prolong the war because they believe Americans have no staying power to complete a mission. Violence is down, the government is actually starting to function albeit slow, the Iraqi security forces are beginning to handle take over more and more each day and the list goes on. Why some want to tell our troops grab defeat from the jaws of success and say to hell with all your hard work and sacrifices is beyond understanding! We did that once already and it was called Viet Nam, a war the politicians ran and lost. If there is anything which should not be repeated, it is that. Someone earlier said, talk to the troops. The overwhelming number of them want to complete the mission. Let them.

By Tom

March 25, 2008 9:50 AM | Link to this

As long as it takes. “They” attacked us, remember? President Bush has done an outstanding job of keeping the war out of this country, but if and when the Democrats get in power, we’ll be fighting that war on our soil, that is, if they haven’t taken our guns away.

By Joanie

March 25, 2008 8:50 AM | Link to this

When I was in high school and college in the 60s and 70s, they were saying the same BS about staying in Viet Nam as they are sayying about staying in Iraq now. Viet Nam is now stable, they are frioendly to the US (to our money, anyway), and Viet Nam is a tourism spot. Bush’s trumped up war in Iraq has been a waste from the start. BRING THEM HOME NOW!

By Tom

March 25, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this

So you all want to “cut and run”. That’s a loseres game. If we do it again we might as well bring ALL our military home and never get involved in the outside world again.

By Joanie

March 25, 2008 8:33 AM | Link to this

When I was in high school and college in the 60’s and 70’s, the same BS they’re saying about why we need to stay in Iraq was being said about staying in VietNam. And now Viet Nam is stable, friendly to the US (to our money, anyway), and a tourism spot. Iraq is Bush’s trumped up war. However, we do have a legitimate cause in Afghistan. Iraq has been a waste from the start. BRING THEM HOME NOW!

By mwm

March 25, 2008 5:54 AM | Link to this

Looking back on the lies that started this war… WMD’s that never existed. 9-11 links that never existed. Bush and his team used lies, deception and propaganda to start the war in Iraq. It then morphed into other reasons to continue the war; Due to the fact that they could no longer use the original lies. If we based the reasons for the war on Bush’s initial lies, then the mission is done. We found no WMD’s. And, of course, no links by Iraq to 9-11. So, the troops should come home. But, they will not. Probably because of Iraqi oil. And, whatever lies the current administration uses to justify their actions, Oil is a motivator. This war will drag out until we at home start massive protests and demonstrations against our government. We have to force the issue of withdrawl. Because congress and the administration will continue to drag their feet. Of course, with our own economy going in the toilet, it will be very difficult for our government to maintain order at home and justify the billions of dollars being used to maintain order in Iraq.

By bob

March 25, 2008 4:56 AM | Link to this

STAY UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE. DO THE VETERANS OF THIS CONFLICT WANT TO BE PART OF ANOTHER LOST WAR IN THE HALLS OF CONGRESS.

By Cindy

March 25, 2008 12:30 AM | Link to this

Bush nor any congress individuals have sons, uncles, brothers or husbands in Iraq. Is it just a number??? 4,000 lives 4,000 families torn apart For what?

By Cindy

March 25, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Bush nor any congress individuals have sons, uncles, brothers or husbands in Iraq. Is it just a number??? 4,000 lives 4,000 families torn apart For what?

By Cindy

March 25, 2008 12:29 AM | Link to this

Bush nor any congress individuals have sons, uncles, brothers or husbands in Iraq. Is it just a number??? 4,000 lives 4,000 families torn apart For what?

By Stephen Bickford

March 24, 2008 10:43 PM | Link to this

How long would we want the Iraqis to occupy the United States? We’re there for the oil. Same as for Afganistan. We’re building an oil pipeline in Afganistan. The oil will be gone in 50 years. Then we can come home unless contractors can still make money. We’re almost at our credit limit. When we can’t find another country to finance us, we’ll come home.

By Go Get the Oil

March 24, 2008 9:41 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter how many soldiers are killed if we can get gas for $2 a gallon. We can all deal with 40k dead if we have gasoline at $2 a gallon. Oil for soldiers lives…it’s a great program but why does the price of gas keep going up?

By Go Get the Oil

March 24, 2008 9:40 PM | Link to this

It doesn’t matter how many soldiers are killed if we can get gas for $2 a gallon. We can all deal with 40k dead if we have gasoline at $2 a gallon. Oil for soldiers lives…it’s a great program but why does the price of gas keep going up?

By Don

March 24, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this

This is a loaded question. No matter what happens and no matter how long we stay, someone will complain about the decision either way. If we up and leave now, and to me that would be the worst decision possible, someone is bound to whine that all the deaths have gone for naught. The only people that need to make this decision are the ones that are doing the work and WE say leave us there to do our job!

By slivinj

March 24, 2008 8:47 PM | Link to this

As long as there is a terrorist to eliminate.

By jeff

March 24, 2008 8:20 PM | Link to this

I am amazed how many people seem to believe that somehow the Bush republicans are protecting us from the “terrorists” by fighting in Iraq. Chickens. Apparently you are motivated only by your fear of the terrorists, happy to see Iraqis, terrorist or not, killed everyday while you stay here safe and sound hoping the booegyman won’t get you. What would happen if the Iraqis had invaded and defeated America? Wouldn’t you be a terrorist? No, probably not. Too scared. Let the Iraqis take care of themselves - why does anyone believe we know better than them how they want to live anyway? We are only there cuase Bush is so stupid he fell for an al Queada plan to get us over there a bleed us slowly, destroy or economy, and get us out just like what happend to the Russians in Afganistan. They lost the cold war, we’re trying our best to lose this one.

By environmental wacko

March 24, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this

Iraq is an unholy mess unleashed by a sanctimonious,reactionary,demagogue president who did not possess the sense of balance to target the individuals responsible for the 911 attacks and doggedly pursue those culprits.Bin laden is still at large while a country that had little to do with the attack burns. The flight school in Florida was more culpable than Iraq. Why didn’t he declare war on the Sunshine State? How do you win a ” War on Terror”? Who exactly is the enemy? This destruction has dragged on longer now than WW2. There is no exit strategy. How can you determine when the war is won when you can’t identify exactly who it is that you are fighting, why you are fighting them, what are the conditions necessary for the fight to stop and who are the parties that are going to sit down and negotiate a peace. This is a monstrous debacle that will bring hardship to all parties involved for a generation at minimum.

By Nostradamus

March 24, 2008 8:00 PM | Link to this

I prophesize that our occupation of the Middle East will continue until our nation’s voters learn to select competent leaders. If John McCain wins this year, he has stated that he’s comfortable with us staying there for 10,000 years. Of course with the current state of our environment, we need not worry about that, as homo sapiens will soon be extinct.

By bob

March 24, 2008 7:55 PM | Link to this

THE ARMED FORCES SHOULD STAY UNTIL THE JOB IS DONE. DO THE VETERANS OF THIS CONFLICT WANT ANOTHER LOST WAR IN THE HALLS OF CONGRESS?

By null PAUL

March 24, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

After years in the military and law enforcement we must complete our mission or fight the bad guys on our shores.my son has been there for 15mo,stand behind our military

By null PAUL

March 24, 2008 7:07 PM | Link to this

After years in the military and law enforcement we must complete our mission or fight the bad guys on our shores.my son has been there for 15mo,stand behind our military

By Karon

March 24, 2008 6:56 PM | Link to this

WE MUST LEAVE IRAQ NOW! AMERICA HAS BECOME BANKRUPT, BECASUE OF THIS LIE BUSH MADE.

By tallsandi

March 24, 2008 5:38 PM | Link to this

If the death counts were reported hourly like they are now, and if the people then were as hard hearted and cowardly as they are now, we would all be speaking German and all the Jews would be dead. The only ones who have the right to complain are the GI’s, not the selfish whining brats sitting comfortably at home.

By level

March 24, 2008 5:01 PM | Link to this

That is 4,000 dead soldiers, contract workers and non-combat deaths. The 4,000 military casualties will probably be reached sometime in December - not soon enough for the “get out of Iraq” media. Amazing that young men and women are still able to be recruited with the knowledge of what lies ahead.?

By painfultruth

March 24, 2008 4:55 PM | Link to this

Until we win. No compromise. No running away like the Democrats want. You don’t stop fighting until the fight is over and you have won.

By Tammy

March 24, 2008 4:18 PM | Link to this

We have been there for 5 years too long! Why do we have to stablize this country? They either want to stay in a war amongst themselves or get off of there asses and take over!!

By Tammy

March 24, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

We have been there for 5 years too long! Why do we have to stablize this country? They either want to stay in a war amongst themselves or get off of there asses and take over!!

By MARK

March 24, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

UNTILL THERE`S NO MORE OIL.THEN THE WAR WILL END.FOOLS

By MARK

March 24, 2008 4:14 PM | Link to this

UNTILL THERE`S NO MORE OIL.THEN THE WAR WILL END.FOOLS

By Beth

March 24, 2008 3:43 PM | Link to this

Not one more day.

By VietVet

March 24, 2008 3:31 PM | Link to this

1964-1975-Vietnam War-58,000+ names on a wall in Wash.DC. For what? 4000+ names to be inscribed on a monument sometime in the future. They will be forgotten in time just like the Vietnam Vets.In Vietnam we were suppose to be gaining freedom for the South Vietnamese. Now, we are suppose to be gaining freedom for the Iraquis. In Vietnam it was the Communists. In Iraq, it’s Al-Quida.We killed our soldiers in Vietnam for nothing in the end. We are killing our soldiers for nothing now. We will never “win” this war because the enemy is too mobile, attacks in a hit and run fashion, and can’t be identified in a crowd, just like Vietnam.Apparently, this nation didn’t learn a darn thing about the past and we are repeating all of the mistakes made in a war we lost over 35 years ago. Like FranklinTucky, I know, I was there also. Staying will only get more killed in a guerilla war that is unwinnable. Wasn’t 35-40 years ago, isn’t now. Learn from those that have been in this situation.

By Common Sence man

March 24, 2008 2:05 PM | Link to this

It is a tragedy we have lost 4,000 young men and women. But how many lives have we saved, both here and abroad, but the coragious actions of our military?

By JD

March 24, 2008 1:57 PM | Link to this

Most of those who have died, died from terrorist attacks (like this last incident). A road side bomb is not a gun battle or a fight with an army. This is exactly why we must stay in Iraq. We must stabilize the area. These people are not accustomed to a free and open society. Once that democratic mentality truly takes root (and it’s hard when you feel unsafe), it will spread like wild fire. That’s exactly why Al Quaida continues to set off roadside bombs. Spread the fear, to fight the freedom. That’s what our brave men and women are doing over there. Fighting for freedom. Those who don’t get that, will never get that. Those who want the troops home now, are clueless. Then all 4,000 will have died for what? It takes courage and intestinal fortitude to do this. The doves don’t have the spine for this, but that doesn’t mean we should listen to them. We love our soldiers and love what they’re doing. That’s the message to spread.

By Greg

March 24, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Like it or not, we cannot pull out until the Iraqi government is strong enough to maintain a secure and stable country. Pulling out before that happens is shortsighted, and exactly what anti-American interests want. They say we are too weak to stick with it. They will wait in their holes-literally-until we’re gone, then set-up another wacked-out Iran type of country.

By Greg

March 24, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Like it or not, we cannot pull out until the Iraqi government is strong enough to maintain a secure and stable country. Pulling out before that happens is shortsighted, and exactly what anti-American interests want. They say we are too weak to stick with it. They will wait in their holes-literally-until we’re gone, then set-up another wacked-out Iran type of country.

By Mark

March 24, 2008 1:11 PM | Link to this

Can someone remind me why we’re there anyway? I’ll-Killya is based in Afganistan. Are we just stealing taxpayers money ? Someones making small fortunes on this supposed war….

By Shawn

March 24, 2008 12:59 PM | Link to this

I wonder if those of you who think we should stay there longer would think that if one of your friends or loved ones were lost over there. Bring them HOME where they belong…. I feel for the innocent people who live there, but if they truely want democracy there they have to fight for it themselves or it will never last.

By Glus

March 24, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

we need to stay and finish the job. A US troop pullout would destabilize the region and make the word less safe against radical Islam.

By James

March 24, 2008 12:54 PM | Link to this

I think you’re asking the wrong people this question. In my opinion, you should be asking the troops on the ground how long they feel they should be staying. And I don’t mean the Generals and the “Brass”; I mean the grunts in the trenches. But then I forget, you news folks only like to report the negative side of the news, and only like to do it from the safety of your desk a loooong way from where the shooting is. The same way all these self-styled “experts” on how the war should be run do it.

By conser

March 24, 2008 12:52 PM | Link to this

Stay as long as it takes. In no means am I demeaning the troops, but our forces are all volunteer forces. When each of these soldiers committed themselves to service, it was for our country. How I wish we could go back to the time when ALL of America were proud of the brave men and women who served our country. To give up and pull them out now would be as if they all died in vain. We need to reunite again and ALL stand strong as One Nation and support all of our troops 100%. Negativity and protesting will only enable the enemies. My son proudly served in this war. I thank God for our military and burst with pride for them all!

By Barry

March 24, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

We should stay there and in Afghanistan until all the bad guys are dead, or until they surrender in a meaningful way. Otherwise we just wasted our time

By Barry

March 24, 2008 12:50 PM | Link to this

We should stay there and in Afghanistan until all the bad guys are dead, or until they surrender in a meaningful way. Otherwise we just wasted our time

By FranklinTucky

March 24, 2008 12:46 PM | Link to this

Yeah New Carlise Tucky, I’d just love to see a poll of those guys…the ones that’s left. This weekend saw the 4,000 US troop death, average age 21. How much worldly smarts did you have at that age? Just a nother stinkin’ Vietnam! I know ‘cause I was there!

By New CarlisleTucky

March 24, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this

Stay till the troops feel we are done

By HuberTucky

March 24, 2008 12:11 PM | Link to this

Stay?

By Judy

March 24, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this

We’ve been there too long already!!!! Bring them home!

By Anne

March 24, 2008 11:59 AM | Link to this

I think 4,000 dead soldiers is enough. However - I’m sure the soldiers in Iraq feel that their job is not done yet. We should still support them regardless, but what about mentioning all the innocent Iraqi people who have died? Their numbers are far greater than U.S. casualties.