Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Unfortunately, it has finally happened

The death toll of American Soldiers has finally exceeded the death toll from 9/11. A few days ago we were within 1 and now we have exceeded. I think this poses a landmark in the war in Iraq. Hopefully everyone takes time to think about why we are in Iraq, the stated reasons and the unstated reasons. Then consider the costs of American Soldiers that we have lost and will continue to lose, and decide if staying in Iraq is something that is really beneficial to our country.

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