Sunday, December 05, 2004
Leaders in Iraq
Another morning with bomb blasts all over Iraq. Of course, everyone will blame the American forces for the blasts. No, they didn't set them, but because they were directed at them, it is their fault. It reminds me of the North American legal attitudes, "yes, you were raped, but you shouldn't have been wearing sexy and appealing clothing". Blame the victim in some way for being assaulted. Now, I would like to know, WHERE are the LEADERS in Iraq? The leaders at every level, from household, to tribal, to civic, to provincial, etc... I can't believe they can't be strong enough to band together and rid the country of this insurgent plight. Now, some liberal bleeding hearts will say " they are resistance to occupation fighters". That is a total unadulterated crock. They are terrorists and mass murderers preying on the disaffected youth to join them in their so-called "Jihad".{ Boy, is that ever an over-used word lately. } Yes, the American Forces have lost over 1000 men, but when it comes down to the bare-bones reality, these insurgents are murdering Iraqis by the score. They are killing Policemen, aid workers, National Guardsmen, and anyone working with the Coalition to improve the daily life of the average Iraqi civilian. I wish the people of Iraq could embrace the examples of Japan, Germany, and South Korea. These were countries suffering severely after major conflict and the U.S. and her Allies picked them up and helped them out. Japan is an amazing story in itself. With the help of the U.S., Japan went from a feudal society to a manufacturing society, and without many natural resources, competes against the U.S. internationally. I just think this could be a fine example of what the future could hold for Iraq, if the killing ever stops. A country of Rights and Freedoms, hopefully. Anyway, it will take leadership. Will the REAL Iraqi Leaders please step forward??????
