It's Time To Come Home

A good deal of Obama’s public support during the election process centered on his pledge to bring our troops home. We participated in a war that has nearly bankrupted our financial system, without regard to what it would ultimately do to our armed forces. We have not only hurt the reputation of our men at arms, but we sacrifice thousands of lives in a war where there is no clear victor. As we begin to withdraw our troop support, it is critical that we leave that nation in the hands of capable nationals who are ready and able to defend themselves. Obama has promised an orderly withdraw after training the Iraqi military to defend in our absence. The Middle East is a hotbed of terrorist activity and we must continue to support the eradication of that type of anarchy.  It is also important that our service men and women understand how proud we are of their efforts to defend democracy and freedom throughout the world. Too many have sacrificed too much in the fight for freedom in Iraq. We have depleted our military operations around the world, sacrificing both lives and equipment as we have nearly single-handedly financed this war for the rest of the world. Going forward, we must concentrate our efforts on securing our own borders and focus on the safety of our citizens. As the world’s biggest champion of human rights, the United States is often regarded as the military for all. It is important that we use diplomacy and the strength of the United Nations to manage our foreign policy in future years.