bennybmn & oldroadie,
As I recall, the big gripe after 9/11 was that we were dragging our feet. People were impatient in exacting judgement on those that flew commercial jetliners into our buildings. The fairweather patriotism was at a fever-pitch, and even New York City progressives were clamoring for swift retribution. Why is it that, back then, I wondered whether Americans had the fortitude to see this through? Because I knew this was going to be (inherently speaking) like a long police action. So, winning this is like the police declaring final victory on crime. That would be absurd.
Our military has, in fact, been in Germany and Japan for over 60 years. In Korea for over 50. Is anyone complaining that we should get out of those places?
As a proper exterminator of various types of verminous creatures, we should stay put (in Iraq) as long as it takes.
Do any of you remember watching women & children hit the Manhattan street? Well, that is what we will get again (among other things) if we give up the fight.
With respect,
-BT
