[Trust but Verify]

This has been explained and makes sense. we do not want to take a hard line against people for non-violent crimes. We do not want them to fear us as they did Saddam. After a few days, things will settle down and the Iraqis will get themselves under control. Who cares if they clear out the bombed-out buildings? They're just going to be demolished, anyway.

[Lauratealeaf]

This has been explained and makes sense. we do not want to take a hard line against people for non-violent crimes. We do not want them to fear us as they did Saddam. After a few days, things will settle down and the Iraqis will get themselves under control. Who cares if they clear out the bombed-out buildings? They're just going to be demolished, anyway.

I agree. I believe that what you posted is verifiably true.