[thorlock]

Thank you. I'm glad there are still a few rational people left in the world.

[KDD]

I notice that your question remains unanswered.

How will an Islamic rule in Iraq benefit the US?

I'll answer it...It won't.

[darkwing104]

We need to remember, whatever the form of government they choose will be decided by the people themselves. They finally have a choice and we can only hope they get it right.

It took us over 10 years before we got ours right and we are still trying to tweak it.

P.S. I have been to Saudi twice and in Bosnia. I have seen Islam up close and personal and I hope Iraq goes the way of Iran.

[Eagle of Liberty]

My problem is not with your questions, but with your ASSUMPTIONS.

You assume that things in Iraq are awful.

You assume that the Iraqis will mess up the chance they have been given.

You assume that whatever the Iraqis choose, if not what we would choose, would be a disaster.

In my opinion, we may not like how they choose to construct their Constitution, but maybe their leaders have figured out a way that it will work for THEM.

And now I have a few questions for you.
1) How long are you willing to give the new Iraqi Constitution?

2) Do you think that our troops are doing a good job in Iraq?

3) If we didn't remove Saddam, and by the way uncover the corrupt Oil-For-Food, would we be in a stronger position with an Iraq ruled by Saddam who would have surely been released from sanctions?

4) Do you think the people of Iraq were better off now or then?