[MJY1288]

Just the fact that 350 Iraqi's have come forard to police their communities is proof enough that the Iraqi people are behind us more than what is being reported. We have had 795 killed in overthrowing Saddam Hussein's regime in an operation that has taken place in over a years time. 350 Iraqi's have died defending their Country from the same people we are fighting.

So lets put this into perspective........ Yes, The majority of the Iraqi people are behind us, and have sacrificed their lives in the cause of Freedom

[Barlowmaker]

Just the fact that 350 Iraqi's have come forard to police their communities is proof enough that the Iraqi people are behind us more than what is being reported.

No doubt. There was a time last summer/fall when just standing in line to apply to the CPA Security or Local Police Academies took balls the size of canned hams. Remember when those guys were getting slaughtered queueing up on sidewalks or riding in buses?

Like any country emerging from depotic rule, there are 10% of the populace who are liberty loving leaders, 10% who are dirtball saboteurs, and 80% who are keeping their heads down, straddling the fence and seeing who emerges among the competing 10 percenters. But the 80% are always ultimately allied with the valorous 10% when it appears safe to do so.

We're helping them get rid of the 10% scumbag element. This mission is on track for success.