| So there I was yesterday, watching the news in my living room.
It appears half the Iraqi parliament seems to think a precipitous withdrawal of US troops is a good idea, the other half believe that a slower, measured exit is a much better idea.
I'll leave the guns and soldiers to the militarys -- and the decisions to the politicians. But what struck me is that the democratically-elected parliament, comprised of Iraqis of all flavors, is free to make independent policy based on what is best for their country. There is no 500-pound gorilla in the room swaying others with fear and reprisal. Open disagreement does not spell the end of a career/life. The lawmakers, elected by the people, have their own future in their hands.
The sun is shining on Baghdad. |