<<Once again, I disagree. We have provided the Iraqi people a "jump start mechanism" to choose without a dictatorship in place. What they choose is up to them. If they make a choice, and the choice evolves over the next generation, we have no business going in and saying "we dont like what you chose">>>
Well, I thought the jump start was the most important also, but now we have a huge investment not only in dollars and lives, but in presenting a showcase or demonstration of how a nation can become prosperous and make better lives for its citizens in the ME.
The form of government should be as they chose
But If the new leadership starts down the wrong trail, imposes oppressive laws or restrictions, excessive controls or taxes on industries, creates monopolies, or get "power mad" in their new found positions, they will find
We're Baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack, with advice, a soft voice, and a big stick
You mention a generation to change, and thats true. I attended school in the 1930's with children of Polish, German,Norwegian, Dutch immigrants many of whose parents knew very little English and who were so busy
working 10 hours per day or more to make a living they had no time for learning new trades or political or social ideas. But one new generation can produce major changes
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