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December 31, 2005
Iraq votes on US troops to stay or go
A win-win solution for IraqSaturday, December 31, 2005
President Bush's Dec. 18 speech stated that there were two options for the United States in Iraq: Win or lose. If the population does not support the occupation, winning (peace) can only be accomplished by an indefinite troop deployment. Whereas in losing, the United States would be viewed as a "Paper Tiger."
Since Iraq elected a governing body by a democratic process (approximately 65 percent participation), it presents a third option: a national vote on the presence of U.S. troops.
By winning the vote, the U.S. presence would be justified. If the United States loses the vote, the troops would be brought home, gaining the moral high ground and becoming a trusted negotiator in Middle East disputes.
This would be a win-win solution for President Bush.
LOREN E. THOMPSON Northeast Portland
The President is fond of telling us that we've saved a nation from their brutal dictator and brought them democracy. Iraqis are now free, he tells us.
So why not let them decide if our troops should remain or leave? It's their country, after all.
Posted by Carla at December 31, 2005 02:30 PM