Give 'em what they deserve

For a change, let's think about what is good for Iraq and Iraqis. The left and most media sources are consumed with what is good for us (as in U.S., to borrow from Paul Harvey). They seem to give little or no thought to what is good for the world, for the Middle East and for Iraq. It is clear to any that wish to look and listen to the truth that Iraqis want and need the U.S. to help them through this transition period. The terrorists (no, not insurgents, insurgents fight to IMPROVE conditions) are not fighting a war against our troops, they are fighting a war in the larger metropolitan areas for media attention with the hope that, with our media's help, they can continue to turn U.S. public opinion against the war. And they are succeeding to a great extent. They play this game well. The recent calls for withdrawal are short-sighted and irresponsible. They play right into the enemy's hands. This grandstanding rhetoric is disruptive to our effort. It does a disservice to our troops and to the brave Iraqis that report everyday to the police stations and military posts all over that country at great peril to themselves and their families. Those calling for a complete pull-out from Iraq must know that that action would be a certain death sentence for every Iraqi that has fought alongside our troops or shown any support at all for the coalition. Are we really going to desert them?