Rep Jim McGovern: U.S. must end occupation - add your comments

[sarahlee]

Bringing troops home now would force Iraqis to forge better future.

By Jim McGovern

The war in Iraq was a mistake, and the U.S. military occupation there must end.

From the deceitful and shifting rationales for war, to Bush officials forbidding our generals from making meaningful post-invasion plans, the policies pursued in Iraq have failed and have forced our brave troops to carry out a dangerous and often untenable mission.

The war in Iraq is distinct from the global war against terrorism. Because of Iraq, U.S. standing is at its lowest point ever, making us more isolated and vulnerable in an increasingly dangerous world. (Read USA TODAY's view.)

Nearly 2,700 of our uniformed men and women have sacrificed their lives. More than 20,000 have been wounded, and tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians have been killed in a vicious and escalating cycle of sectarian violence. Billions of taxpayer dollars have been wasted. Every day the civil war gets worse, not better.

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[BootinUp]

1. Surely someone wishes to comment at USAToday

So I'll Kick it.

[sarahlee]

2. Thanks for that bump

If someone needs another reason to take a moment to comment at USA Today in support of Rep. McGovern (talking to ourselves only helps so much...) then read this story about another young leader we just lost.

As a high school student, Perez pushed her church to begin an HIV/AIDS ministry after several family friends became infected with the virus. She was honored in 2001 by the American Red Cross Board of Governors for her work as an AIDS educator.

Because of her desire to help and serve, Lt. Perez gave of herself. Literally. Shortly before shipping out to Iraq with the 204th Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, she flew cross country to be a bone marrow donor for a stranger who was a match.

Read more about Emily
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/9/22/151113/209