Logically speaking, why do you believe that US troops being in Iraq prevents terrorist from attacking the US?

Answer 1

If you noticed, you would see that the majority of the insurgents are coming across the borders into iraq. They are not mostly iraqi's. They are going there, because that is where the fight is. It is more important for them to cause failure (of an established, protected, gov't) than anything else right now.

Also, the idea is to not allow the gov't to fall into the hands of these extremists, who would eventually use the wealth of iraq to harm the world with bombs bigger than those strapped to their chests and or vehicles.

Answer 2

It doesn't, especially when the leadership of Al Queda is in Pakistan. The real object of the war against terrorrism is internationalist jihadism and the best defence is intelligence and police and security agencies, who have been responsible for most arrests of Al Queda leadership.
The military surge in Iraq will not work, only the Iraqi government can resolve the political and sectarian differences between the Shia and Sunni. I think new political leadership is needed in Iraq, Maliki does not seem to be prepared to make the changes needed to bring the Sunnis into a real coalition government.

Answer 3

The claim is apparently based on one of two assumptions.

Either people are assuming that all terrorist in the world are located in Iraq, and thus busy with what's happening there. This is so clearly contradicted by available evidence that it barely deserves comment.

Or people are assuming that all terrorists in the world are unwilling to attack the US because the US is fighting in Iraq. This has no supporting evidence, and the continued terrorist attacks around the world indicate that most terrorists don't seem to care what happens in Iraq -- other than it making them angry.

The whole "fight them there so we don't have to fight them here" argument is spurious, and does not stand up to any logical scrutiny.

Answer 4

No attacks in the US since 911 speaks volumes. Iraq/Afganistan diverts some of their attention. Our guys killing hundreds of the islamofacist pricks has the most to do with it. Severely hurting their capability. That coupled with increased vigilance at home is what has spared us thus far from another bloodbath.

Answer 5

Well, lets take our troops out and let Iraq and the whole region turn into one large training camp for terrorists.

Answer 6

Governments for the time of historic previous have used "terrorist assaults" to bend the will of the individuals. the U. S. has already did it with pearl harbor (verify US documents for declassified information displaying that our government new approximately it and aloud it to take place). Who else could desire to of made NORAD stand down? 19 adult adult males living in caves can no longer do this! regrettably, with somewhat study, everybody can see for themselves what the plan is. a clean international Order. it particularly is being vigorously common acceptable now, acceptable in front of the international. everybody is commencing up to wake - extra ought to. i might hate to have a deadly disease like the president has been promising magically take place this Nov.

Answer 7

If you put yourself in the shoes of a young angry arab, it's a lot easier for you to go to Iraq to try to kill an American than to go through the hassle of immigrating to America to kill Americans.

Plus, in Iraq it's easy to hook up with someone who makes IEDs, but in the US you would have to make your own bombs, which makes it more likely to get caught by the authorities.

Answer 8

its a knock on effect...we help the infrastructure, the minorities, the formation of new government and security forces and everyone lives happily ever after(yawn)...get real, get a grip on history and get a grip on current affairs.........ireland took 35 years, u think ur gonna wake up and see peace in the middle east in ur time?....logically speaking, if ur asking this question, ur in the wrong catergory, u should be in myths and legends. however, i hope u, frodo, rambo and luke find the peace u were willing to spend 90 minutes on

Answer 9

I would put the lowliest no comms critical thinking skills up against Michael de man any time. If Al qeada thinks that Iraq is a central front against the US then I won't argue the point. Michael have you learned to tie your shoes yet?

Answer 10

By disrupting their command lines, and trying to stop their assets, whether they be cash, cells, or weapon routes, they hinder their overall ability to conduct business. Either way I am from Colombia and its a lot better to fight them over there than it is to fight on your own soil.