Middle East War Zone Almost Over?

Robert H. Reid, of the Austin American Statesman, writes about the approved security pact between the American-Iraq coalitions. The U.S. General, in a letter, informed American troops that changes are in the near future and will affect operations in Iraq. The U.N. mandate will expire on December 31, 2008 and will require all allies to pull out and American troops to withdrawal from cities and, in a couple of years, the whole country. Sweeping operations are now restricted in order to initiate an effort for Iraq to take back what is rightfully theirs and rebuild their country.

I couldn’t agree more and I have been patiently waiting for some relief effort to take place for the safe return of our soldiers. I kept asking myself when the day would come when we would hear some good news. This new security pact will enable new joint-efforts for the American-Iraqi troops. American troops will slightly back off in raids and detaining civilians on the notion they might be a risk, now warrants will be required. This is the first step for Iraq to build their democracy, with our guidance, prosper, appreciation for their country, and take back their sovereignty. They deserve freedom and dignity and the chance to be proud of who they are and glorious in their country, just like everyone else. We are all equal in God’s eyes, so it’s time we treat each other “like he is your brother”. How the hell can anyone live each day looking over their shoulder and wondering “am I gonna die today”? Iraq is finally on its way to recovery!

Most of all of our allies have already pulled out, are in the process, or have plans to withdrawal their troops from the Middle East by the end of the year. The remaining troops are mostly Americans, British, and very few from a couple of other countries. It is time to set them free and let them rise with dignity and faith. The war is over and it is reconstruction time. We have given them the backbone needed to save their country and build a strong government; it is up to then to stand up straight or to slouch. As a country, we cannot any longer endure anymore countless deaths, economic strains and suffering on the account of another. We have done everything we could to fight, defend, and protect. We have created an opportunity for Iraq to get back up and ride that horse. As we start vacating their country they will become stronger and more independent. I believe they will succeed and become a beautiful and peaceful country. The Middle East will survive and the American troops will step foot on familiar territory very soon! God Bless all of you.


http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/28/world/middleeast/28iraq.html?pagewanted=1&sq=Security%20Pact&st=cse&scp=5


http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/world/12/06/1206iraq.html?UrAuth=aNcNUOcNZUbTTUWUXUaUZT[U\UWU\UWUZU\UaUcTYWVVZV&urcm=y