I was in the middle east for 16 mos. as a contractor serving our armed forces. In Bagdhad for 4 mos.
Baghdad is a city of 6+ million people. I'm sure there are more people killed by violence in NYC every day. But, our damn bleeding hear liberal press is intent on sensationalizing and blowing everything out of proportion.
I can't tell you how many times I've seen our soulders playing with kids or helping older people. And, you could often see in the smiles or the nod of the head as you passed that many of these people were grateful for us being there. But, does the TV ever show one second of that??
They have lived in opression and poverty and brainwashed for so many years they can barely think for themselves. The TV and newspapers are totally believed by the people because they have never been allowed to think differently. The living conditions are so harsh that the weak minded person is easily coersed into believing, if he blows himself up and becomes a marter, that he will go to heaven.
And women...for the most part are one step above the mans favorite sheep.
I wouldn't give one American life for the whole damn country but, are we doing a nobel thing......guess we've all got our opinions.
OK.....off my soap box....I just wanted you all to understand a bit about the common people over there that are caught up in this mess!!!!
GO VOLS