[Austin Willard Wright]

No get out! The world policers are caught on the horns of dilemma. If they follow a "level" a city (i.e. kill hundreds of thousands of babies), they will push more Iraqis into the ranks of the guerrillas. The current hearts and minds policy, on the other hand, puts soldiers in harm's way. The most logical solution is to declare victory, turn over authority the interim "government" and get out!

[DCPatriot]

As heartless as it seems with your "Kill hundreds of thousands of babies" scenario...remember, the United States practices that annually in legaized abortions.

These Middle Eastern cultures teach anti-Western/anti-Jewish behavior straight from the cradle, ensuring a continous supply of suicide bombers and radical Islamists.

I'd give them 24 hours notice to vacate their city. The ones that do choose to leave will be rendered sterile and sent on their merry way.

At least we slow down this ages-old Christian-Islamic War.

I realize how over-the-top my words are, but if somebody can come up with a more humane way to ultimately defeat them and protect our future generations, then let me hear it.

[boris]

"No get out! The world policers are caught on the horns of dilemma. If they follow a 'level' a city (i.e. kill hundreds of thousands of babies), they will push more Iraqis into the ranks of the guerrillas. The current hearts and minds policy, on the other hand, puts soldiers in harm's way. The most logical solution is to declare victory, turn over authority the interim 'government' and get out!"

I concur with both you and "DCPatriot". We should leave--soon, but give them some strong medicine beforehand to remember us by.

Did the 9/11 terrorists worry about "babies"? Each Iraqi "baby" killed today is one fewer terrorist we face tomorrow.

Either we are at war or we are not. If not, pull out and go after Iran or Saudi Arabia. If we are at war, let us by all means act like it.

In no case should we attempt "nation building" in a place which is incapable of being 'built'.

--Boris