Lion-Heart

Pic from : http://www.chris-floyd.com/war/

I chosen this picture because I think that it is very different from the pictures I see from the Iraq War like those of casualties, injuries and destruction. This picture somehow brings hope that there is still morality and sense of sympathy for the people in the midst of the terrible bloodshed due to war. At least, some people still believed in respecting each other as humans and is willing to stretch out a helping hand to those in need.

Feelings on the Iraq War

The Iraq War that took place since March 19 2003 has struck the world by shock and terror until now. US’s rational for the invasion was that Iraq possesses a large amount of Weapons of Mass Destruction and this poses great threat to US and the world. US actions to invade Iraq was merely to “protect the world” before Iraq takes over. Iraq cannot detect any weapons of mass destruction even after thorough search by weapons inspectors. This proves that US accusations are their strategy and tool to invade Iraq, a totally unacceptable behaviour by such a big and powerful nation. Of course it is quite obvious that US’s goal to this invasion is not the restoration of stability but the vast oil reserves in Iraq. The US, blinded by greed and power, only sees the rich oil reserves with reserve life of 143 years but not the pain and sufferings of the people. They seem to be willing to sacrifice the US soldiers and the millions of those in Iraq just to reach their selfish aim. . The Second Gulf War has been one of the most brutal one and I think that it is totally unnecessary as it has taken so many lives and cause mass destruction in Iraq but has not really met the goal to restore stability. I believe that there is no way to convince the US to stop their effort that may lead them to abundant resources and wealth, but on the way, they should listen to the pleading cries of the innocent children and the elderly. The Second Gulf War has been one of the most brutal one and I think that it is totally unnecessary as it has taken so many lives and cause mass destruction in Iraq but has not really met the goal to restore stability.

Iraqi refugees still refuse to return to their homes even though they are facing hardships in their countries of asylum. The US may have improved the Iraq’s security and stability by the decline of violence, however the poor facilities and amenities proves that the humanitarian crisis still remains the most critical to an extent that refugees is horrified to return to Iraq. The cruelty of mankind towards the innocent is clearly captured and displayed to the world, showing the embarrassing side of the US. If only some of the trillions of dollars that the US is squandering on the Iraq war is instead being invested in reconstruction and development, Iraq will not be in such a mess as it is in now. I believe it is time to start the gradual troop withdrawal of American and Coalition forces once Iraq has build up its military defense force. The results of the American presidential elections will definitely change the nature of their involvement in Iraq. Thus, the whole world has set their eyes upon the election and looking forward to see an improvement in the situation in Iraq.

joerh~

27/o8 (: roared at 11:41 PM.