Does any one else feel this war should have ended along time ago?
83351
Yes. My husband is in the Army, and was over there. We lost so many friends over there.
958092
Thers no telling how long the war would have lasted If we had not used the bomb. It likely would have gone on for years, probably killing even more people. The bomb made a very strong statement. Still I understand what you mean. I suppose no one really knows for sure.
848727
I think it is.  The death of Saddam should put an era of Iraqi history to rest.  It may even act as a cathartic event for the country as a whole and allow the present govt. to move forward and tackle the many issues currently facing them.
1112740
I don't think the war should have happened to begin with. Yeah getting Saddam was a plus but so far it's been the only positive of going there. Now here we are a couple years later and we're still fighting. Saddam was a bad guy I'm not going to deny that but we didn't go over there to remove him from power. We were supposed to find WMD's and regardless of what you hear, no WMD's were found. Yes there was some mustard gas found but it was over 15 years old and it wouldn't have done anything. Now we're stuck in a terrible situation. We totally destroyed a country and now we're going to be there for a long time trying to rebuild what we tore down. We need to get out of there.
1131055
we need to finish the job we started or we will fail not only ourselves and the iraqi people, but democracy as well.....and before anybody starts the you don't know stuff....i do, i just finished ten years in the navy, my wife did too....my little bro is in and i have two cousins in iraq....i had friends on the USS Cole and i know what it's like to lose somebody in combat....but we must finish what we've started, whether you agree with the war or not....now i'll leave this soapbox here for anyone else who needs it!!!
1187508
This will not end anytime soon - e.g. 5-10 years.  In fact, it may never "end".  Even IF it stabilizes, we will most certainly have a presence there.  Look at Korea, Germany and many other countries were we still have bases (WWII ended 60 years ago, Korea a little less than that).\n\nYo pablo-- lighten up.  Typical rightie jack-@ss comment-  \n\nIn relative numbers, 2500 is small compared to previous wars.  I'm sure if you ask the family of the fallen (or could ask the dead), 1 is too great a loss of life for this ill conceived and executed conflict.\n\nOh, let's not forget that we will be paying for this for generations to come.\n\nOh- one more-- Iraq did NOT attack us nor did they take part in 9/11.  We went there under the false pretense that Sadamm had WMD's
352264
I personally think the war in Iraq will in time be worth it.Things take time....My husband is currently in Iraq on his 2nd tour.I stand behind him and all the troops over there..needless to say lives will be lost but never forgotten.I worry about my husband everyday..We've lost 10 in our unit since Sept.2005 I also think if we was to pull out now,the country would be doomed..and all the lives of the troops,innocent civilans,contractors,media,and many others would be basically lost for nothing it's pointless\nto say "OK we give up!"No we're not gonna give up,we're gonna finish what we started.The Iraqi people deserve a fresh start and that's what their gonna get.My husband is prepared and is honored to serve many more deployments in Iraq because he knows, he's making a difference,but we as Americans know we have our right to opinions and there is always gonna be people who disagree,with whatever the subject is like I said it's our right and it's my right to have the opinion of saying I dont like our troop being there but they have a job to do and I support them 110%....even though you dont agree with whats goin on in Iraq please keep the troops close to your hearts..Pray for them and their families.For those who are in the military or ex military I personally want to Thank You from the bottom of my heart,I know there is noway to ever repay you for your services.\n\n\n                                  101ST Airborne Division\n                                    Fort Campbell,KY\n                                      "RAKKASANS"
648718
I vould say, I am so very sorry I vas so vrong about ze war. I vas acting like ze Hitler und I did not mean to. So I have decided to stop ze war because I changed mines mind. America please forgivin mineself.
760135
I feel like everyone else, it is senseless keeping our boys out there.  My brother was in Iraq for a while and not a day went by that the whole family did not feel sick with worry about him.  He's heading off to Afghanistan soon and that will be just as bad.\n\nOn the other hand, we started this war along with Dubya and it is unfair to the Iraqi people if we just storm in, turn their lives and country upside down, then abandon them when they need our help to get back on their feet.  \n\nThe question is - do they want our help?  The media would have you believe that they do not and if this is indeed the case then we should pull everyone out of there and let them carry on.
256453
no, but it should be. the fastest way to end the war would be to make everyone take part in it.
838685
Yes, I'm glad it's over.\n\nPolitics is, by nature divisive I just wish we could all get back to working together to go forward.  \n\nThere are a lot of areas that need work in this country and time is of the essence.
693126
I feel that the War is not only just but necessary. As a Marine I don't expect you to understand because you only see what the liberal press reports. You don't see what is really going on over here. Women are no longer being forced into rape chambers, Men are no longer being put through shredders, Iraqis are proud to vote, You know that thing that so many of you take for granted. You want Iraq to be free and have the same freedoms you have, but you don't have the patience for how long it my take. How long did it take for America to get it right? Oh we still don't have it right, but we still have it better than any other country. If you insist on complaining, move out of the country to a 3rd world country and then when you can't find your make-up or your TV, then tell us Marines we are doing wrong!
679894
I would say yes.\nwe were losing, and we had to win at all cost. I say the ends justify the means.\nand we had to win decisively, we had to establish ourselves as the superpower so no one would try that crap again.\nand above all, it was not just some war fought over politics. we were up against murderers and racists and people who wanted to destroy the world. people like that must be stopped, even if it means killing them to make them stop.
389355
REALLY, I DON'T KNOW BUT I DON'T BELIEVE IT SHOULD HAVE GONE SO FAR AS WAR.  WE NEED PEACE.............
854381
LOL, I feel the same way.\nIt seems like we should have done that 2 weeks ago but then it was only mud.
755090
i'de drop the Abom! i mean it is nothing but a mess bush has got us into over there countless american lifes has been lost to to his lack of balls to get the job done.we're killing innocent people over there everyday with our Bombs so as sad as it may sound, if we droped the A bomb, it would all be over! i feel this way because i served 3 years there during desert storm
533974
i don"t agree at all. That's just stupid decision for me. Why have to choose war for get some peace?\na state have to more concern about their people than their own interest!