Friday, February 04, 2005
Week Seven: When
Much as I would like to see all our men and women in uniform home in time for Valentines Day, even if it were practical, or indeed possible, it would not be ethical. We collectively took on the responsibility for Iraq’s security until the new Government has not just been selected, but until its cut its teeth and has the military and police organs to protect its citizens. This is the first attempt at nation building in decades, and it needs to be done right, I don’t expect the US will pull out most of its troops for four or more years.
