As far as the atrocities that are being committed to the Iraqi people, the American Soldiers and other Foreign Soldiers are the ones helping to put an end to it; as shown by the positive effects of the most recent troop surge. The vast majority of these horrific acts were being committed by non-American Foreigners and various Iraqi Factions on the Iraqi people, in an attempt to stop the positive efforts of the various forces. As for few isolated incidents were American troops were not acting professiosnally, those individuals have been appropriately punished. But it sounds like you would rather judge the whole for the actions of a few; that is your right. Might I suggest watching a more accurate news station or reading a less politically biased newspaper and you will see some of the great things that have occured in Iraq and to its people since its liberation.

As to address your other comments, I can not argue the fact that America helped Sadam during a different stage in history, nor will I argue that maybe there was a better time and place to take Sadam out of power; perhaps during the first Gulf War. Those are debates for maybe another blog.

One simple question…….How have you served your country?

Myself, I served 8 years in the military and feel quite comfortable writing about the matter. Additionally adding to my comfort level my father was in the military (23 years Navy Officer), my brother was in the military (8 years Special Forces) and my brother-in-law was in the military (8 years Infantry Officer). I feel for every family that has lost a father, a son, a mother or a daughter; however, those soldiers faught and died for a greater cause and I know the majority of families understand this and praise the loved ones efforts.

Again, how have you served your country? The soldiers who have fallen, have died for their Country so that the civilians would not have to.

God Bless these soldeirs and efforts!