> How many Iraqis have died in this war? Does anyone know?
I don't know, but I hope these have been minimal. I also don't know how many "Insurgents" have been killed but I hope it has been many times the number of American and allied casualties.
Iraq's vote this past week has been bought at a heavy price, one that Iraqis have not had to bear alone. And one that they could not have afforded to pay, without American and allied intervention.
I for one hope they make the most of their opportunity. I wish them good things for their Future: a government free of tyrants, possibly a secular Democracy like Turkey has. But in any event a good, stable democratic government with a wealthy, prosperous economy and an empowered, enfranchised citizenry, all operating under a Constitution.
If this be achieved, then it was worth it.
I'm witchoo!