[GRIZZ]

For the past couple of months, as one month goes away it is labeled as the deadliest month and it continues to date. I agree its time to get out, all the uncertainty over seas is causing a major flux in our own economy. We done what we intended to do back in late March or early April of 2003 and yet we are still over there. We have tried to install a diplomatic society over there but they still have morons carrying rocket launchers down the streets. Their Police force and military are under-staffed for this type of situation, but no where do I think we should be the world's mediator. Too bad, so sad, hell we at least tried. What we really need to take care of our own issues at home before baby sitting everyone else. I just feel sorry for the troops that come home to nothing and live out on the streets. A pat on the back and a free pair of boots is all they get when return home if they are lucky enough to do so. No guarentee of food, shelter, or a job. Or what about the seniors that cannot afford the medical attention or medication they need? We need to leave the Iraq issue up to the Iraq people. I really hope the next President will worry about keeping buisness in house first instead of putting us in this muck. We are at a no win situation. Bring them home, lick our wounds, and we'll live to fight another day. The longer we stay over there, the weaker our military looks IMO because outsiders see a bunch of lunatics standing toe to toe and going blow to blow with the world's most powerful army. Don't get me wrong, I am all for the military, one day I hope to work for the Army Corps of Engineers, I had a family member over seas that had just returned home, but when is enough really enough?