Unwanted Troops

It's a terrible thing when the people who risk their lives for the sake of their country journey to some far off land only to discover that nobody wants them there. George Bush recently ordered extra troops over to Iraq, and the Iraqi Government is strongly protesting this move. It is understandable where they are coming from because no struggling government would want to appear as if they depend on foriegn powers (which they do), but it is a great disrespect to teh troops who work so hard and risk so much to help out. The article about this can be found here.

After the Vietnam War, soldiers recieved similar treatment, except from us as well as the enemy. They fought bravely for their country, but were persecuted because it was a war that nobody wanted. The Iraqi government is treating the U.S. soldiers in a similar fashion, hurting the ones who try to help; this will probably discourage people even more.