UPI poll suggests 68 percent opposition on Iraq war

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, A United Press International (UPI) poll released says opposition at all time high with 68% of people polled voicing their pessimism about progress in Iraq. Read the UPI story here.

Speaking as someone who has been there, I really do wish that people could see all of the good things that happen in Iraq. Not saying whether I think we should be there or not, just have a deep understanding of the slanted view the general public gets here in the United States. Does the good out weigh the bad? No, I don't think so, at least not in the immediate future but in the long run perhaps. When all you see on the news is people crying in desperation and trash and rubble in the streets I can definitely understand peoples opinions. Think for a moment about what it is like to see the look on people faces when you are giving them food, clothing, medical supplies, and a taste of what freedom is like.

I recall when I first arrived in Iraq that a lot of the local families were too scared to let their kids walk to school. The area I worked in now is fairly secure to the point where I have heard reports of how safe it is for anyone to walk the streets in that city. Unheard of when we first arrived. Absorb what you see on the news but I implore you to talk to soldiers and Marines who have been there to hear there stories. To really develop a balanced view and opinion on what is going on there you must broaden your array of sources beyond just the most mainstream news networks.

Should our men and women come home? Of course... I think they should come home now. A reorganization and new direction is something we need when it comes to the war on terror. But while we are there lets make sure to support our troops and realize they are doing many great things for the citizens of Iraq.