Re: McCain on Iraq - Withdrawl will lead to civil war
You make it sound like splitting the country will be bloodless and simple. Have the lessons of 1947 been forgotten so fast?
People will be killed to keep the country together, people will be killed if it splits apart.
I am questioning the wisdom of killing half the population to make sure the population does not form a separate homeland. I am questioning this strategy in the 21st century of mercilessly murdering, gassing and ruining lives to preserve artificial boundaries encompassing disparate groups of people, who have pretty much nothing in common. The word "insurgent" is randomly thrown around like a scarlet letter. Who are these insurgents, and what do they want. Are they trying to occupy another country, are they doing something illegal, or are they just defending their own home turf against invaders and foreigners?
There is no carte blanche here. Everything should be looked at on its merit. I am not convinced that the present boundaries of Iraq suggest a long term peaceful coexistance. I do not believe US should be adding to the problem by keeping its military there. Whether now or 10 years from now, Iraqis have to figure out a solution themselves. If the solution involves breaking up into three parts, so be it. US can not apply a military band-aid to limbs that are already broken.