I understand that as one of the most powerful countries in the world we feel the responsibility to help the lesser populaces, but why is it so absolutely necessary for us to remain in the country for so long?
Ok, we may have caused some mess with invading the country and bombing it to bits. But the war was not one-sided. We were attacked and bombed as well, therefore it wasn't only us, but the country's own people who contributed to the destruction of the cities. As well, even now as we try to help them establish a democratic government we continue to be attacked by citizens.
I think the American people feel that we have given more than our share of assistance and need to get our troops out of there and stop the unnecessary loss of American lives. We have given them guidance and training, have established the roots of the democratic government, and we can continue to provide relief assistance as well as VOLUNTEER re-building assistance with our troops safely at home.
The American military presence just perpetuates the citizens' anger, fear and confusion and gives them a target to focus all this on. The sooner we get ourselves out of there the sooner the country can right itself, in its own way, on its own terms. Middle Easterners don't think kindly upon us and I don't blame them. We are strangers in their country. Their customs and beliefs are far different from ours. I'm sure they are thinking "Why should we listen to these people who know nothing of us and our ways?" We think their ways are strange and they think we're looking down on them. If we take our presence out, the citizens will be able to relax better and turn toward rebuilding their country. With the American presence, I'm sure they continue to feel threatened and helpless. Whereas if we allow them to have their country back, they can attend to matters with a free heart.
Besides, America has its own problems here at home. Shouldn't we be taking care of ourselves before we divide our strength up to other countries?
posted by Tarah Jean @ 8:12 AM
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