Do the majority of the Iraqi people want the coalition out of their country?
410230
I'm not an Iraqian, but I have spoke to a few military personal, and have seen answers on here from some. (All of whom have been deployed to Iraq). Their collective thoughts on it is that, yes, the majority DO want the coalition there. The media, however, doesn't portray this as such. \nI'm sure there will always be some out there who disagree, which is okay.
749371
Erudite....Your question is based on a false premise. Have a little faith.\n\nThis whole area has been chaotic for centuries - we have only be there for a few years and our accomplishments have been pretty impressive. The vast majority of key players who ascribe to this radical faction of hatred have been captured or killed and a free election has been held. The Iraqi militia continues to train and grow and participate in many of the operations to rid this country of these Islamic factions that continue their tactics of terror and murder.\nHopefully, a democratic country in this region will help stabilize and secure this powder keg so the people can live in peace with a government that answers to them - instead of the other way around. \n\nIf only the media would be genuine in their "fair and balanced" reporting, perhaps our optimism would be a little improved.
862099
65% of americans do not support the Iraq campaign. \n\nThe USA needs a BETTER PLAN for the peace.\n\nOH YEA, if you support the war so much....why aren't YOU in Iraq fighting it?
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.
705434
While I am not serving actively now I am a veteran.  You need to change your statement to 'some' of the soldiers fighting over there understand.  There are many who do not believe we should be in Iraq.  There are many who do not believe Iraq is a true part of the war on terror.  Afghanistan is part of that war but we are not putting anywhere near as much support into that war now.\n\nIt is not reasonable to state that if we pull out of Iraq the Sunnis, Shia's and Kurds will come here to fight.  These people are fighting for superiority or seperate statehood in Iraq.  They would have nothing to gain by coming here.  As for the real trerrorist organizations?  Our presence there may make it easier for them to fight us close to their homes but don't kid yourself, that will not stop them from attempting to hit us here.  whether we stay there or not that will always be a danger.
44910
The majority party in Iraq is run by Iranian sympathizers.  Iran has a greater interest in Iraq than we do.
1059558
There are people who believe that not only believe that their opinion is better or more accurate than yours; they also believe that they are capable of making better decisions for you than are.I support this war. We owed this to the Iraqi people. In 1991, Iraqi citizens were waiting for the US and allies to come into Iraq after Sadam. We failed them then. We will not fail them now.Luckily, GWB has learned from his father's mistakes.\nOops I guess I explained....oh well!
516523
Loss?  Hardly.\nIs there an offical Iraqi government? Yep, it was voted in today.\nIs the Iraqi army coming along? Yep, the Iraqi military will be in charge of 75% of Iraq by the end of July.\n\nHow much "land" do the rebels hold? None, although they are fighting in five cities in the country the size of California.\n\nI think the U.S. will be out of Iraq by 2009. The Iraqi military will probably be incharge of over 90% of Iraq within 2008.\n\nTerrorist cells are being split by Afganistan, Iraq, Sudan and Somallia.  They can't reinforce any one area well (because their recuits would rather fight in an area closest to them) and their money and weapons are drying up.
57377
I think its what most of the ppl wanted ...so thats the  democracy usa wanted it in middel east ....\n\nIn the same time usa want to punsh the ppl of palastien bcs they wanted the real democracy...not as the ( USA DEMOCRACY ) .... \n\nSo thats prove thats usa want the democracy as what Bush wanted not as the ppl of palastien wanted .....WHAT HELL DEMOCRACY THATS !!!!!!!
523098
I agree, we need to get out of the Iraqi land and let them decide for themselves what kind of government they want. It is wrong to occupy foreign soil, especially for the reasons that Bush gives.
921341
They are towards leaving Iraq.  They really don't have a plan right now.  They wanted to use scare tactics against Americans, so they get the vote.  As of now, I haven't heard any plans yet.
383488
Not much.\n\nIt's a country that is quite religious.  It was in a war against Iraq in which the US propped up the Iraqi side so now has some legitimate gripes against the US.\n\nThe people are no doubt like people all over the world.  Some good some bad but generally want the same opportunities as anyone else and just want to live in peace and harmony.
15821
I love when people quote on there opinions rather than facts. New poll (gallop) shows that 71% of Iraqs are better off today and 90% say that we should not leave till there secured.
321587
I think it was totally right to go to war, mis-informed people argue otherwise. Do I think Iraq will be able to convert smoothly to a "democracy" state? No, it's not what their used to, they are used to a dictatorship of evil rule. If they like to be free, they will be, if they don't and prefer to live under a dictatorship then they will fight to do so. Promoting stability in Iraq is up to the people, not the war effort.
1079841
It's perfect for Iraqis, which is why we're there. The short-term is difficult for everyone involved, but the long-term will be a much better & freer world for both Americans & Iraqis. Our fate lays together. De Opresso Libre!
854739
At the start of the war in Iraq I would think that the majority of Britons did support the war ,but not anymore.\nWhy ,The British Government telling a pack of lies about weapons of mass destruction,dodgy dossiers,the hounding of DR Kelly which resulted in his suicide???.\nWhile I agree that Saddam Husein should have been deposed,the way that the British Government obtained \nthe agreement to go to war in with a majority of M.P.s\nwas only achieved by lie after lie.\nAs for the question was it because of Oil,for the British \nI do not think so ,but for     the Americans\nthat I think is an entirely different                    question.
381350
I don't believe some of them actually hate the country.  I think their hatred is more towards the government.  But that's just my opinion.