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Dear Editor,
Iraq is a great lion. It is and always will be a pillar of strength
and power in the Middle East. Iraq’s future is the hope and destiny
of the Middle East.
On March 20, 2003, America saw a great lion ensnared and captive in
hopeless netting by a brutal dictator, Saddam Hussein. America understands
netting. America dealt with King George III to gain its freedom. America
saw a great country, with great potential, in desperate struggle. Netting
has nothing to do with freedom. Netting is the instrument of tyranny.
Netting must be removed. It’s a matter of principle. The lion
must be released.
America did the right thing. It removed the netting. What came next,
however, was not anticipated. America found, under the netting, a mighty
lion, weakened, abused, and hurting. The hurt seen and felt was beyond
anything expected. America had no choice, but to stay and help the mighty
lion back to its feet.
Today, America sees Iraq, strong, healed, and vital. America’s
sacrifice to stay and help the lion is well justified. The thousands
of Americans lost or maimed in the struggle are great Americans and
Iraqi patriots. It’s time for America to call an end to its involvement.
A good guest, a good friend, never overstays a welcome. The best guest
leaves before the welcome comes to mind.
America cares about freedom. America cares about democracy. This caring
is backed beyond words by action, involvement, and sacrifice. The mighty
lion is free, strong, and healed. It’s fate, like us all, is now
in God’s hand. God’s speed and goodbye Iraq.
Ronald R. Mercer
Bullhead City
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