Well, it seems at least some of the neighbors might have guns. . .but perhaps they remain unarmed; but they could at least identify these people. . .but then; who does one trust to tell. . .I guess you could find yourself 'dead, in your bed' if one is not absolutely sure of the 'who's' loyalities.
I do think as well; that these Iraquis are not totally confident re our support or even the eventual outcome of their fight for Democracy. This 'doubt' I think, stems from our own 'Left/wing here at home; and around the world. . .who work tirelessly to undermine and denigrate the efforts of our Military and our allies.
Their efforts; despite the assertions to the contrary; do hurt . . .and slow. . .and derail. . .and undermine all efforts to the 'good' of and for Iraq.
THAT said. . .I still want these folks to 'stand up and bear witness' to these infiltrators and terrorists. May be too much to ask; at this point of the war effort. . .to expect an overwhelming response.
First the vote. . .and maybe next. . .the terrorists insurgents.
But as long as Ted Kennedy and his ilk. . .garner national attention with every complaining burp against Democracy in Iraq. . .and what it takes; the goal post for winning. . .moves a little further away.
These Leftists fools are costing us lives and time; whether they acknowledge it or not.