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Originally Posted by spiff Are they inventing new terms again to twist perceptions? |
Perhaps but I believe US military commanders are very concerned, in spite of statements to the contrary, the Iraqi security forces are "ready" to go it alone.
Concern related to what will happen should the Iraqi security forces, which now have to a great degree an integrated mix of the various factions comprising the Iraqi population, again splinter into sectarian groups intent upon political dominance at the point of a gun. Civil war?
Another concern is, are Iraqi security forces "ready" to uphold the law as determined by a democratically elected government and enforce the law in a manner consistent with the "rights" of Iraqi citizens?
Given the history of Iraq both these concerns are legitimate especially given the fragile makeup of the current Iraqi government. To evolve a "security force" consistent with western democratic principal will take several years.
If the US and the global community really are dedicated to the establishment of a stable democratic Iraq it will require money, assistance, a long period of "monitoring" the evolution and behavior of Iraq's security forces.
Colin Powell's caution to Bush regarding the decision to send forces to Iraq was spot on when he said, "You know, you're gonna be owning this place".