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Di,

If your only news source is the network news run by the lefty anti-Bush pro-Saddam/dictators, then I understand your ignorance. It's not your fault.

The Iraqi people suffered under Saddam and his police state for decades. He used the army and secret police to maintain order. If he didn't like you, your whole family and village were greatly at risk. There are claims on power and running water being better under his rule, this is simply not true. Their infrastructure was so bad, several of his palaces didn't have running water or flush toilets. Electricity was provided by generators because many power grids were never built. That's the problem when you're trying to build an army of conquest. New tanks or running water for the people. New AK-47's or electricity for the hospital. The common people suffered under his rule and are much better off today. And before you make a dumb comment, I have been there several times. For me it's more personal than business. My wife has been stationed over there for some time.

For a man or woman to sacrifice his or her life for the freedom of another person is one of the most noble sacrifices a human can do. I will not comment further on the job our people are doing over there. They are a credit to this nation and every dictator, corrupt monarch, or tyrant should take heed. We will not go quietly into the darkness, we are Americans and we represent freedom.

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