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Originally Posted by stevo
It doesn't change the point that iraqis are more free now than they have been for centruies.
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Except for the dead ones.
I don't mean to be flip, but what is the math here? If the same number of Iraqis die in a "before Saddam/after Saddam" year, are they better off? If it's the same number, but the rest are free, does that make it ok?
What about if it's 1:2? Or 1:3? Is there some amount of death and suffering that could occur now that would make everyone say: geez, they ARE worse now than before?
I have a feeling there isn't a number high enough for some.
I'm not saying I know what those numbers are. But I'm not buying the blind assertion that things are better now. As I'm not buying the reverse. Sure seems like a good thing that Saddam is gone, to me.
But I can hold THAT opinion, and still fear where it's going. And be concerned that when all is said and done it won't have been worth it to America. If I had to bet my own money, I'd say that in 10 years we will be sorry we (the nation) did it this way.
We shall see. But I'm all for feeling good in the moment. Seize the day, guys.