Let's look at this logically: if the US withdraws, it basically announces to the world that it will NOT fight terrorists in Iraq. Isn't that an open invitation to terrorists that Iraq is a safe zone?
Why we went in is not relevant at this point. Look at the situation NOW.
Why would terrorists not flock to a place where they KNOW the US does not want to face them down?
2007-02-16 04:50:18 · 18 answers · asked by American citizen and taxpayer 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
its true that the terrorists will make it a safe haven- Iran & Syria will march on in and set up a puppet government and mlik that country for everything that it has- Hasn't anybody learned from the 1970's syrian take over of Lebanon. If not you should study your history.
Preacher it can get much worse than what it is.
DannyK - its amazing how many counter terrorism intelligence and ex CIa and FBI come onto yahoo answers. Phenominal! selling stamps at your local post office does not mean counter terrorism intelligence :)
2007-02-16 04:55:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Come and think of it logically. Contrary to what G W Bush had been feeding the people all along, that losing in Iraq will make it a safe haven for terrorism, I really don't buy it. Terrorists can choose any country in the world as their safe haven. It doesn't have to be Iraq. Let me put it this way : A smart thinking terrorist who wish to carry out an attack on American soil would never consider Iraq as his safe haven at all. Within Iraq, there's a large presence of American troops and any terrorist will have more difficulty in evading capture if they'd chosen Iraq as a safe haven.The terrorists will be constantly under attack and will always be on the run in Iraq. The terrorists simply consider Iraq as one of the scene of their battles, but it doesn't mean that their higher command structure need to be based in Iraq. The terrorist planners can effectively draw up their plans of attack on American soil from another country, where they can organize and prepare all their plans carefully, in comfort, free from distractions and harassments. Iraq is clearly not the logical choice for doing these.
2007-02-16 15:30:56 · answer #2 · answered by roadwarrior 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Do some research, and try to use functioning brain cells. Under Saddam, there were NEVER any "terrorists" in Iraq. The only reason Al Quida is in Iraq now is because there are American targets there. If the US leaves now both sides will be too busy slaughtering each other to make mischief elsewhere and the terrorists will follow us trying to kill more of us.
2007-02-16 04:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
As someone who formerly worked in counter-terrorism intelligence, I can tell you with confidence, it was a terrorist haven before we got there, and it will be long after we leave.
It boggles my mind every time I hear someone say that Iraq never attacked us. Maybe not with direct military confrontation but they did and still do support terrorism.
When we leave Iran and Syria will fill the void.
David W: You don't know me. I'm thankful for that because your arrogance is astronomical.
I'm at Level 6 and I've only seen one other person who claimed to currently be in the FBI. So maybe you need to get out more. Working at Pizza Hut doesn't make you qualified to be anywhere near the military question boards.
2007-02-16 04:54:38 · answer #4 · answered by DannyK 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋
The dems p.c. to be famous! Its in many cases happening in some circles to help Tibet and Darfur. those dems p.c. to coach a blind eye to what's quite happening in international. i'm sorry for those 2 countries, yet struggling with terriost is greater considerable. We have already got our nostril in too many places.
2016-10-02 06:08:28 · answer #5 · answered by lograsso 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When we started a war with Iraq, and not countries that actually do support terrorism (Iran and Saudi Arabia), that is when we announced to the world that we will not fight terrorism. What it will announce to the world is that we messed up for going there, and the longer we are there the more it gets messed up. But the world already knows that.
2007-02-16 04:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
People in Iraq are in majority, sects that are fighting over land. And oil.
The US is keeping a tab on the area by checking who is where.
There are a number of things to consider here.
Many people say that if the US leaves the area will be better off.
I personally feel, that whether they stay or go, it wont change much.
Because believe it or not, Saddam was a uniting force for these people. He scared the crap out of them, he belittled them, and they were united in poverty and hatred towards him.
Now thats hes gone, they dont have anyone to stop them from fighting over power and land.
The US doesnt even scare them one bit compared to Saddam.
At this point, the US needs to reconsider its own welfare.
To get out or not to get out. Weigh the advantages of both situations and follow suit.
2007-02-16 04:59:43 · answer #7 · answered by Antares 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
A terrorist haven with lots of oil dollars to support worldwide terrorism.
2007-02-16 05:05:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
we simply can not say that we are committed to a war on terror then pull out when the fighting gets tough. There are already plenty of other countries who do that. I'm hoping we are different.
2007-02-16 05:53:47 · answer #9 · answered by Curt 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Who do you define as a terrorist? Was not Iraq living in peace and prosperity before the US imposed the blockade; before the US made its entry? The word terrorist is not a word made in India or Iraq. It is a word generated in US. Now this word is thrust on any country in the world, to justify an intrusion. Another word. Weapons of Mass Destruction. WMD. Who created the word. Who made the first atomic bomb. Why point fingers at others. As they say; "When you point a finger at another, four fingers point back at yourself". Do not let one country judge another; another's customs; another's religion; another's culture. We have lived centuries with our own kind, in quiet peace and harmony till you created these words for mass opression and now we are bound to live in quiet desperation.
2007-02-16 05:03:29 · answer #10 · answered by Kool-kat 4 · 1⤊ 5⤋