We were told by the incumbent administration that the violence in Iraq was because of the mistreatment by our soldiers and our 'occupation', but the murderous last month in Baghdad would suggest otherwise. Once again, we have Al Qaeda claiming responsibility for 'scores' of deaths achieved through bombing and IED's. So where is the peace we were promised once we left the region? Is an Iraqi life worth less, now that Obama said they're living in peace now?
Once again, as in Egypt, we have extreme Muslims blowing up their fellow countrymen on their holiest holiday. The Iraqi government will have only one choice, and that is to react to this kind of action the same way as Saddam Hussein did, and it appears they're doing just that. As one reported writes,"Maliki said security forces had arrested more than 800 suspects and seized large amounts of explosives and weapons since the security campaign started last month." I'm sure the Iraqi government is going to treat these prisoners the way the American government would, and would never torture them to get information. Yeah right.
The Obama administration has made a huge mistake in nearly every action they have taken in the Middle East, and the main reason for this is their lack of understanding regarding Islam. When facing a militant foe, you must use the same or greater force to contain them. We in the 'West' will never be able to sit down with radical Islam and negotiate a peace. The only option is to contain and pray for the second coming of Christ, which will bring the peace we desperately need.
By Jeffrey Brandon Lee
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