Iraq War (My Thoughts)

Upon reviewing news outlets' coverage on the war in Iraq, it is evident that the atrocities in Iraq continue to escalate. Senators, Republicans and Democratic alike have plans on how to solve this debacle. Some say that withdrawal in one year is necessary, while others advocate an increase in troop levels. The effects of this war go beyond simply troop levels, though. Billions of dollars have been spent in combatting America's enemies in Iraq and many claim that civil war is on the horizon in Iraq.

According to reports from ABC News conflicts among Shia and Shiites continue to escalate, and American troops are desperately trying to regain control of Baghdad. The President and many others, though, claim if we were to "cut and run" it would only end in a civil war. I fail to see the enormous consequences of civil war, though. America had to go through a civil war to find itself. France, as well is known for its French Revolution. Some may argue that civil war will occur if America pulls out of Iraq, but I contend that while it may occur if we pull out, it is happening now already, it was happening when we began our war in Iraq (in a much smaller factor), and it will happen until Iraq finds a balance. America cannot control this balance, Iraq will find it on its own.