Why the U.S. Must Leave Iraq.
 
 
The American Friends (The Quakers) believe the United States Military Should leave Iraq entirely.  Others believe the United States can not afford to leave.  Click this link and read the discussion for each point made below.
 
1.    The human cost of war is unacceptable.
 
2.    The U.S. occupation is a catalyst for violence.
 
3.    U.S. actions inflame divisions and the chance of civil war.
 
4.    Iraqis want the United States to leave now.
 
5.    Democracy cannot flourish under an occupation.

6.    United States has failed to rebuild Iraq or provide for Iraqis’ basic needs.
 
7.    The Iraq war and occupation waste resources needed for U.S. domestic programs.
 
8.    The U.S. occupation of Iraq destabilizes the Middle East.
 
9.    Humanitarian aid is crippled by the occupation.
 
10.  The global community wants the war and occupation to end now.

 
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Saturday, July 8, 2006
10 Reasons for Leaving Iraq