[Leroy S. Mort]

Iraq & Foreign Policy

The War in Iraq is and always has been a mistake, and I have stood by this position since before Day One.

The alleged weapons programs and stockpiles simply did not exist, and it is unacceptable that we are now engaged in such unnecessary and destructive conflict.

The human toll is tragic, the economic burden enormous, the erosion of international respect for our country devastating.

This war is a product of irresponsible and inept leadership, but I intend to bring a fresh, sensible voice to discuss these issues in Washington.

Cindy McKinney? No, Hank Johnson.

[srmorton]

You didn't post this portion of the statement on Hank Johnson's website. It sounds pretty reasonable to me, especially for a Dem.

"When should we leave?
As soon as is possible, sensible, and ethical.
To set a hard date for a pullout would be imprudent
and risk further endangering our troops.
To leave a devastated country in civil war would be immoral.
When our military experts advise that Iraq is a more
stable and viable state, we should begin to disengage and bring our men and women home as quickly as possible."

IMO, it is an embarrassment for a wacko like Cynthia McKinney to be a member of the US Congress and she should not be rewarded for her outrageous behavior (not to mention her crazy ideas about 9-11 which she is STILL spouting) by being re-elected.

[YaYa123]

http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/dekalb/stories/0726metfourth.html

McKinney says she will show up for the debate....I wonder if she will