[Jeff Head]

The bravo sierra is not in them being there...but in those who would remove them. We have created a fly trap in Iraq. It is true that we are losing personnel, and this is horrifically tragic like it is in any war. But they volunteered and understand what the stakes are.

Thousands and thousands of terrorists are being drawn there to die. That means they are not coming here. Our soldiers understand this. As a bouns, a free Iraq is in the works which will further erode their influence. As of this date, despite our losses, the terrorists are having to resort to killing more Iraqis than they are Americans because even the terrorists understand the nature of the problem they face.

[MEG33]

BUMP!

[Liberty Valance]

bttt

[SMARTY]

You are right, but at some point, the Iraqis have to recognize that if they do not want their country to become a sink hole of terrorists activity or a pivot point of their organization, they will have to begin enforcing their territorial integrity. Borders MUST be controlled and Iraqi nationals have got to make a life long commitment to the fight against extremists in their country...that battle, I am afraid, will linger and will require constant effort form every Iraqi now living and maybe the next generation too...

[chgomac]

Prayers for the all of the families that got this worst possible news yesterday and today.

" These are the times that try men's souls. The Summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country, but he that stands it NOW, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered."
T. Paine

You are right Jeff, Iraq is now a magnet for these cowardly terrorists.

[angcat]

I understand but I get very depressed about this. I feel like an ingrate complaining about everyday crap in life and Americans are dying in our War on Terror. I sit here all day with liberals and they just make sure I know the "count". :(