IRAQ
I am STRONGLY opposed to the war for these reasons:
http://www.afsc.org/iraq/activism/10-reasons.htm
“Every nation in every region now has a decision to make: Either you are with us or you are with the terrorists”-George W. Bush
According to the present day government, we are presently in Iraq to spread democracy. However, this was not always our reason. Initially, we were there in order to find the WMD’s that Iraq was hiding from us. Even this reasoning is questionable. What right have we to invade a country when they aim to gain WMD’s? America has the most nuclear missles of any country in the world. And yet, when a small country such as Iraq MIGHT have some, we invade.
When it became appearent that there truly were no WMDs, our reason to be in Iraq became to unseat Saddam Huisane from power. Once that had been achieved, we were “bringing democracy” to the Iraqi nation.
The truth is, we do not have a good reason to be in Iraq; at least, not one that we can admit to. The war has been extremely beneficial to America, bringing it its most desired recource: oil. This war has provided oil for the United States and interestingly enough, this benefactor is nothing more than a fortunate offshoot of our true goals. Right now in Iraq, the United States forces are acting as Police. The presence of the United States in Iraq is not helping the situation, and thus I believe that we should try to leave the situation in the best possible condition, and while we need not severe all ties with Iraq, I do not belive that our continued control over Iraq is benefits anyone but ourselves. Because of this we ought to leave.
November 22nd, 2006 at 11:28 am
After thinking of the Iraq war more, I kind of agree with you about how we should try to leave Iraq in the best possible condition. Hopefully by leaving, the people of the region will eventually solve, or mend the current situation by themselves. For years, the United States has tried to be a police force for situations all over the world. If the American people would be able to accept it, pulling out of Iraq might be the best solution.
I have heard some things about the oil, but I would like to see a legit article on it with facts to learn more.