We’re Fighting the Wrong War

The important US national interests of maintaining a strong defense and eliminating Osama bin Laden and the al Qaeda that attacked us in 2001 have been undermined by the war in Iraq. The surge only exacerbated that problem. Visit www.iraq-itag.org to learn about a plan that will restore focus on these vital national objectives while guarding against the consequences in Iraq and the Middle East that Zakaria and Biddle fear. - alan howe

Finally, a commentary that makes sense. If the US Gov't can see the difference between what they believe they are fighting and what the real fight is about, then they can readjust the rhetoric and plan a withdrawal without fear of losing face. But they will have to start telling the US public a different story.

Zakaria was the earliest voice to correctly identify our occupation of Iraq as one of peace-keeping in a civil war. Has our administration made overtures to the U.N. who has the programs and resources to compliment our policing role? We can't do it all. If we haven't, why not?

The US need to stop invading countries! We need to stop forcing our way of living into others. American military force signed to defend the United States and it way of life, not to export it and impose it into others. the use of force shall be our last recourse and those who think "we should stay there" is time for them to volunteer and sign, I did my tour and we had no mission to accomplish but, to die and kill, while those who approved and found reason for the war sleep in the safety of their homes.

I don't think I could have said it any better. What has been said by the author of this article not only reflects reality, as it currently exists in Iraq, but it does so without any ascertainable prejudice or bias. Just the facts - simple and to the point. What a refreshing relief. I can't say enough.