Should the U.S. leave Iraq now and let the Iraqi government take control?
478854
I'm not sure. \n\nIf we stay, we are loosing lives of good people from all nations involved on both sides.If we leave, we are gonna leave a lot of despirate people in a very despirate situation. The people of Iraq should have the right to decide to disagree. If they don't like the environment of civil war, they can leave. The borders of the USA don't seem to be hard to get across so come here! If there was a civil war in the USA, you bet I'll be looking for a new place to live. Oh yea, the oil.  I work in the petroleum industry and I couldn't care less about that damn oil!  I'll go get another job if it would help.  I drive 100-150 miles a day at 65-80 mph on corn. Guess what? We have plenty of corn right here. If it wasn't for the oil, the UN, and the neighboring countries would be dealing with the problems of Iraq. \n\nMarried\nFather of 3\nWhite\nLouisville, KY
1099208
i think the iraqi army should start taking over. thats why they were established right?
985721
The Iraqi government will have to do that if they want it.  The US government can't keep forcing themselves on countries that don't want them there.
14666
If you want my honest opinion the US is in too deep to pull out in the near future.  I don't think we should have invaded Iraq at all.  If we had wanted to take care of Saddam we should have done it back during the Gulf War but George Bush Sr. was too much of a...yeah anyway, the future of Iraq is occupation by US led coalition forces.
951045
Iraqis wanted to have a government of their own and the Americans must immediately leave Iraq as respect for their sovereignty as a nation.
322636
Just pull the troups out and let them come home, they have done their job. Iraq will have a civil war regardless if we stay or not so why not just let them have at it and not lose anymore American lives.
1029399
its definitely time but there's a problem...Iraq is in a state of chaos that is worse now than ever...militant groups have gained supporters and are fighting stronger than ever...the u.s. went in there and tore Iraq apart...we currently are doing more damage than good, as most of the funds that are suppose to be going toward rebuilding the towns and home of citizens are being used to supply our troops with food and more ammunition...the government is established and is capable of running itself, and Iraq now has its own police force and armed forces....we should pull out and let the country begin to run itself...
964130
We should begin a phased withdrawal of the troops. The Iraqi government has had plenty of time to establish defenses and security for its people. By the bulk of the military operations in Iraq being conducted by Americans soldiers, it provides a crutch for Iraqi commanders and a lightning rod against America for Iraqi citizens. When this country was founded, French troops did not lead American forces in its defense after the revolutionary war, they took off as soon as the surrender was signed by Cornwallis. If the Iraqi government wishes to remain in power, it find a way to do so of its own accord. The military should maintain a few military bases for logistical support, similar to what happened in Germany after WW2, but that is all.
967334
YES NOW THEY HANDOVER THE POWER TO THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ.  BUT UNO MUST WATCH THAT ANY TERRORIST GROUP MAY NOT TAKE POWER OF THE IRAQ.  FOR THIS OTHER COUNTRY'S ARMY CONTROL UNDER THE BANNER OF UNI NOT UNDER THE BANNER OF USA.
510252
The Iraqi people are involved in a civil war now and if we leave now or later doesn't make any differnce they will be involve in a civil war, I say pull out now and let them settle it. No more American lives should be lost to a lost cause, and a misguided war from the begining.
136123
It was necessary for us to create a stable govt. in Iraq to prevent it from becoming a host country for terrorism and to counter the very real threat they posed of producing WMDs.  (I feel we should have waited and taken on Iran or Syria first)\n\nBUT\n\nIt is apparent that democracy is beyond the capabilities of a factionalized and tribally minded Iraqi population.  Therefore, we should get out as soon as possible rather than continue this wastefull experiment in democracy.\n\nHOW we should do it is arguable.\nBut I suggest setting up a US friendly authoritarian government.  One that will have the determination to counter any insurgency using the most severe means.  Yes, I'm talking about a dictatorship.  This might offend some, but it is the only way to effectively govern a nation like Iraq.\n\nOur goal should be somewhat selfish.  We're trying to protect ourselves by establishing stability. We should do so in the way that's least harmful to us. \n\nIf you look at the alternative.  This idea really isnt' so bad:\nCivil war vs. our US led leadership OR\nIslamic dictatorship vs. US. led leadership.\n\nAlso, if you look at history, which was worse:\nShah of Iran or Ayatolah Komeni?\nBatista or Castro?\nChina before the revolution or China under Mao?\nCambodia before or after Pol Pot?\n\nSome countries are destined for dictatorship.  Those that are will be better off under our guiding hand.\n\nOf course this could not work over the long run.  We must have a strategy to totally exit from the region once it is stabilized.  Involvement in the mid-east does not work for us.  We must accept that fact.\n\n!!!---If I've answered your question.  Please remember to vote for my answer! ---!!!
933682
Remember we have a thousand year of history behind us and have survived and co-exsisited. Saddam was installed in power by the Americans. He was financed and armed by the US(to combat Iran). We now have another American puppet in power. Then we paid the price of America's mistakes and today again we are paying the price of America's mistakes with our lives. All we want is America to get out of Iraq and we will solve our own problems. The sectarian violence will not cease unless American's leave our country. They are doing more harm tham good with there presence. Dont they realise, we dont want there "democracy" or way of life. Just let us be. We dont need any help from the Americans. GET OUT OF IRAQ NOW.
838719
Yes. An exit strategy. It will go something like this. We give Iraq a time-line to get their government "in gear" and running, telling them it's their responsibility to get the violence under control. A year passes, nothing changes. Now the onus is on them instead of us. We give them a few more months and tell them if no changes, we start withdrawing our troops. Nothing changes, still uncontrolled violence everywhere. Around April of 08 we start pulling our troops out, and then both parties can place the blame on Iraq for not gaining control of their own country, dismissing any part they had in starting the cause of the violence.
2776
i believe that a slow and thorough withdrawl over a period of the next year is the only way out of iraq.  we made the mess, and now we MUST do our best to leave them with a non-explosive situation once we are gone.  many of the iraq's don't want us there, but are afraid of an immediate withdrawl will land their society into the hands of the political extremes and possibly fundamentalist elements.  we cannot pull out now, but over time with control.
842523
Well, U.S should finish the job in Iraq.
764812
Iraq is currently the single most important issue to me. Our strategy needs to change quickly and in a way that will help the Iraqis take over security of their own nation and thus allow our troops to concentrate on helping NATO in Afghanistan. This strategy change should include anything and everything up to, but not including, leaving before Iraq is able to maintain its own security.
707275
I'd love to see our troops come home and they can , just as soon as your government can stand by itself .\nRight now , you have a lot of trouble because different factions want to rule the country . Some would be new dictatorships if they won .\nIf we pulled out , next week , you'd have a full blown civil war that would last for years . You could end up with someone a lot worse than Saddam .\nThe key is for all the people of Iraq to learn to live and work together as equals , not as Shia , Sunni and Kurds ,but as Iraqis .