[hopespringseternal]

The problem is exactly as Mona states it: in a war for hearts and minds, it does us no good to appear just as bad as any alternative.

Anyone, Iraqis included, says we are as bad as the alternative they cannot be taken seriously. In fact, if he has half a brain cell your average Iraqi knows all to well just how much of an improvement we are over the alternative.

[Mr. Bird]

In fact, if he has half a brain cell your average Iraqi knows all to well just how much of an improvement we are over the alternative

I agree, but as I said, this doesn't help with the public relations thing, ya know?