I like reading the opinions of everyday people (people like me), as opposed to the carefully crafted responses of politicians, which are almost always designed to gain poll points while avoiding angering any major campaign funders. CNN published a collection of emails from people regarding their opinions about when we should bring troops from Iraq. Most favored a speedy withdrawal. Here are a few of my favorites:
I remember a big giant banner supposedly made by the crew of a carrier: Mission Accomplished! Today I hear: "When we win the war," "victory must be assured," and all of these things that talk about the continued "war." What mission did we accomplish exactly? Get them home. Now.
Matt Moore, Austin, Texas
Unless Bush is willing to send his two daughters to fight, we should pull out. Bush is the most hated man in the world and made the U.S. more of a target for terrorists. The money could then be used for national health care and Katrina. We need health insurance!
M.J. Osgood, Austin, Texas
We should not have invaded Iraq. The world is a more dangerous place because we invaded, not less. We have made a mess of Iraq. I say leave ASAP. The place will be in total chaos but us staying there and having our soldiers die every day is just not showing any progress. Be completely gone in 6 months and I want to hear Bush say he made a mistake. I bet that would kill the man. He has never said that. Talk about an ego.
LeRoy Miller, Harvey, Louisiana
Feel free to add your own comments here.
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