Do Americans still believe  they  are bringing freedom to Iraqi people after the latest  scenes of abuse?
142197
US should have never attacked iraq, it has just cost lots of money and no improvement, and also it has cost the live of more than 2000 americans, and 100,000 iraqis, they may have had difficult lives under saddam's regime but at least they were alive!
1011865
Zarqawi's death, while it is not the end of terrorism, it is a major blow and a huge "high-five" for our troops. I agree with you completely about the reports on soldiers beating him. It's amazing how so many Americans jump at the chance to believe anything negative reported about them, and totally resist the concept that these are good, decent men and women trying to help a country and its people. They are more willing to believe unvalidated video clips that could be totally misrepresenting the facts and similar statements from INSURGENTS than our own troops. It truly is amazing!
292919
Nobody can be "forced" to be free-in that case,it's not really freedom,just another kind of coercian.Not every culture in the world subscribes to Western values,and attempting to force them to do so is counter-productive.\nTake a look at Iraq,where tens of thousands of people have already died and that's just the tip of the iceberg.\nNo matter what Bush says,they're on the verge of civil war\nand when that breaks out,what's happened up to this point will seem like a garden party in comparison.
1186808
that image is truly heartbreaking ,,, as is the image of the mother in iraq who lost a son ,,, \n\nwhat we all have to remember patriotism is not something reserved for americans ,,, the men and women that lay their lives down for their countries r all patriots and believe in their government ,,,\n\nof course i am an american and i want all of our soldiers to return home to us safely ,,, i'm just saying that i think we should all consider humanity itself ,,, \n\nwe should remember that our own government invaded another country and LIED to US AMERICANS about the weapons of mass destruction ,,, \n\nas far as the comment on Muslems ,,, 'sighing' ,,, this is america where EVERYONE has religious freedom ,,, is that not what we r fighting for? ,,,\n\nFREEDOM?
1111652
I (american) completely agree with you that our country has been completley out of line in trying to be the worlds "big brother". You should know that your mirror will only show what is shown to it.  My mirror would show acceptance and love for all people. I was deeply disturbed by one of your previous posts. Please dont think that americans actually have a voice in whether or not we go to war! How would you feel if I was one of the closeminded americans that thinks that just because you are middle eastern, you know the terrorists and can make them stop if you want. I can't even begin to understand what it feels like to live in a warring country, my condolensces to you and yours. But remember that not seeing all sides of the story is one of the problems that led us to where we are today.  You are obviously very upset, and for good reason. So I would like to personally appologize to you for the occupation, although I have absolutely no control over it. By opening our eyes and truly thinking about things before we believe them, we might eventually be able to achieve peace. I wish you, and your family, and Iraqi and American troops peace. Please rethink your hatred for all americans and know that there are many of us here that agree with YOU rather than our own government. By finding a way to see that no culture as a whole is inherantly evil and that every individual is different and needs to be respected, you too will be a part of the path to peace.  Peace to you my brother. Tasharrafna. Shukran.
25448
I don't. In fact, the overwhelming majority of Americans disapprove of President Bush. But many Americans believe that deposing Saddam Hussein will bring a new era of freedom and prosperity to Iraq and give the West a much-needed ally in that area. His supporters are more optimistic than most people about progress in Iraq and hopefully they'll turn out to be right.
519713
So Saddam tortured people and now it's right for us to do it?\n\nAmerica lost her moral high-ground in the eyes of the world and it isn't about the gay marriage issue.  Get this through your head...WE ARE TORTURING PEOPLE BY POLICY.  It wasn't a pair of PFC nit-wits at Abu Ghraib, it was POLICY.  90 suspects have died in US detention due to interrogation "techniques".  The House Majority leader said it was "A-OK to crush a child's testicles to prevent terror attacks."\n\nThen we have the Sergeant Major of SOCOM (Special Forces) testifying before Congress saying that torture has NEVER in his long experience gained any useful information.  Suspects will lie and say anything people want to hear to get it to end, or they will bite their lip until they die.  Good enough for me, let's please END THIS BLIGHT ON OUR REPUBLIC.
165832
They have stopped the mass murders.They have ended the United Nations oil for food program that was for the most part really really nice extortion.Most importantly the iraqis now have freedom to vote for their own government.Freedom is usually expensive and paid for in blood.It is just as pricless as the lives lost in securing it.
857477
I would love to say yes it is. But we can't leave now with the mess Iraq is in. I don't think we should have ever gone over there, we did. We can't leave them with this Chaos,  they have nothing in place to deal with any of this violence.We have to finish what we started. If we leave now, it only makes us look worse than we already look. I think it will be a long time before our troops can come home, unfortunately.
246445
A large chunk of them as peace makers true, but look at what surfaced, Abu Ghraib, the tip of the ice-berg... those didn't look like peace makers, more like pervert makers.\n\nTorture is a horrible thing, but I would say that we're torturing Iraqis with our invasion more than Saddam tortured them, we've opened pandora's box, and it's just not closing. What have we done to the life of the normal Iraqi? \n\nThey're afraid to go out, not to mention the war itself and the tens of thousands of innocent Iraqis killed by our "peace makers"\n\nWe've got to see the world in a cool head, an open minded one too.\n\nObjecivity and well-roundedness is the only way to see the truth.
797601
What a fricking 'tard.  Iraq is Iraq fault, America is just trying to help put it together so they know what freedom is all about.  Where does your monkey azz live?  If it is not the States then I bet that your country was helped by the U.S. at one point too.
995462
America and our western allies DO NOT HAVE the support or TRUST of the people of Iraq! Our soliders will continue to be killed because we cannot win the hearts, minds, and faith of the people of Iraq. \n\nThe people of Iraq continue to suffer due to our occupation there. Our soliders have killed ( a kill is in the line of duty) and murdered (an unjust taking of a life) hundreds of thier people. Terrorist have done the same. The people of Iraq DO NOT SEE a difference between the Insurgents and our soliders...our being there has caused the death and suffering of many innocent people over there. Without the TRUE support of the people of Iraq America will not win.\n\nIf we kill one "Big Daddy" another one will take his place...this is a fact...Bush and the idiots on "the Hill" don't know sh*#!
193571
Iraq is slowly but surely turning into a self governing democracy that will in the near future be capable of defending itself and participating and working with nations worldwide economically and as an ally in the war against terror. the Iraqi people will be free to pursue the freedoms that we here in America have long taken for granted.Iraq does indeed have a bright future ahead and because they do our future here is America is brighter as well.~
372709
I am US military stationed in Iraq right now also.  I don't think we came over here for the right reasons, but I think what we are doing for these people is righteous.  I get to go "outside the wire" quite a bit, and being a job that isn't really liked by the insurgents..ie they want to kill me bad, many of these people are happy to have us here.  To have lifted a tyrant out of power and giving them a chance to set up a democratic system of government for themselves.  Slowly but surely the Iraqi military and police are taking over our job, it is a slow process, but it is working.  I am glad to be a part of an operation that liberates a country and lets them choose their freedoms and laws.
201672
this war wasn't for the freedom of iraqis ppl ... it was just for oil ... \n\nso what the diffrent now ...nothing ...they are still there killing and torture by thats new gouverment of iraq , thats made by USA gouverment...and SOME British and SOME US soldiers ...and SOME muslims, thats gave wrong idea about islam .. and using the name of islam in bad way ,not as real islam asked us for ... and i think all saw thats in media . \n\nand im sure if wasnt there any oil ...will the GOUVERMENT of US wont do this war.\n\nabout muslims ...most of them work for what real isalm asked us .. for PEACE ... but as i said SOME they do in their own thoughts ...and not as real islam asked us not to kill inesants ppl,what ever they were muslims or not .. \n\nbut as many times i said at my answers ...THE MEDIA .. show thats all muslims are bad ...even the truth is some of them ..we are as others, we have bad and good side as many places in thats world ...but for us as muslims ,media show ALL muslims are bad ..even they are SOME . \n\nGOD bless you all .
125756
We accept everyone in because this nation was founded on the freedom of the individual that no matter what are background we can achieve great things...We can make it and strive for profection.....  Whe are a proud country willing to take in the poor, hungry, and tired, to turn them into something they truly deserve.....to be human...most countries including Iraq, the people live in fear everyday..the thought that the might get beheaded. or blown up, even kidnapped and rapped....but the only thing is these problems just havent started the have been going on for thousands of years...You tell me what freedom is and I will tell of a people more deserving than us...I have been stationed in japan for three years.  I am in the united states airforce and you know when I went home after I was IN Iraq...I noticed a loud mouth snot nosed country who has forgot them selves.  We are americans.. 70 YEARS AGO that meant something....now these days freedom to most is going and getting a cheeseburger at 3 in the morning.  Well all I got to say is a least that right is there to use. My own country men are ruder to me than the Iraqs and Japanese are to me.  And I lay my life on the line to protect the freedom that those same people may lye down in comfort at night while I sleep on the ground.  So for letting others in I say they deserve the chance that was not given to them.
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!