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Preemptive War
In my opinion, the war in Iraq was a monumental blunder. We are less safe today as a result
of invading and occupying a Muslim nation. The war in Iraq became nothing but a recruitment
poster for radical groups wishing to kill American soldiers.

We cannot as a nation tolerate preemptive war—a war of choice. The cost in lives lost is
unacceptable. Our brave men and women in uniform deserve better from their leaders. An ill
conceived war with no plan, no exit strategy and failure to adequately equip our soldiers was
a monstrous crime.

The discussion over how to exit Iraq is crucial to our democracy. Our brave soldiers did
everything asked of them. It is time to bring our soldiers home. The Republicans prefer as
causations slogans over serious debate on a strategy for the war in Iraq.

Those who dare to speak out against this administrations’ polices, in my mind, are true
patriots who believe in a democracy and honest political discourse.

No more slogans! No more lies and obfuscation! Serious debate is needed on how we end
this war in Iraq and strengthen our foundering democracy.


Fred Flanagan
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