I don't believe in war, nor in fighting. The so called "war" against invisible targets in Iraq is leading nowhere and to nothing but pain and suffering.
Let me say that right here and now, I do not support our troops ANY MORE than I support the war. As has been said- you made the choice to sign up, to participate in a violent act, even if you NEVER pick up a gun, never hurt a soul with your own hands. I believe that ANY person doing that is nothing more than a common killer.
Iraqis aren't afraid of Iraqis. A corrupt government might be difficult and scary, but at least before the war.. people stood a chance. Now.. the civilian deaths are just far too high, far too many.
What if it was your family, your baby cousins, your friends dying? What if it was your family terrified of buying food or taking their children to school, if the school still even exists? What if your family was afraid of -americans-?
It's my family. It's my country. As an Iraqi-American, I have been stuck in the position of living in a country that is willingly killing one I equally consider home. And I hope, pray, that one day it'll be over. That mothers can get their children home. That those in Iraq don't have to be afraid of the war surrounding them. Insha'Allah, it'll happen.