Tuesday, September 18, 2007

The Security Situation in Iraq

With the Iraqi government banning Blackwater Security, the United States government has suspended all travel within Iraq.

Bush and his hand picked generals can say whatever they want about how well the troop surge is working. But, if Blackwater isn't allowed to work, and if that means our non-military U.S. employees can't travel, then the troop surge isn't working.

I know my logic is way ahead of my language.

Our troops can't protect our diplomats, government agents, and clerical workers on the streets of Iraq. Nor, does the United States government think the streets of Iraq are safe enough with just Iraqi police, Iraqi soldiers, and American soldiers to protect even convoys in routine travel.

I just don't know how to say it better.

Our people aren't safe and our people are not being allowed outside.

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