jar writes:
Now that we've invaded and overthrown the governments in these two countries, I think our selfinterest and even honor says that we need to be sure that they get beyond simply having a democratically elected government. We need to stick it out until they are viable. That could well be 50 years, will certainly be decades at a minimum.
But those actions have absolutely nothing to do with the issue of terrorism.
Does that make any sense or should I try rewording it again?
I agree with the first part and it is much better put than what how I put it.
I disagree however with it having nothing to do with terrorism. A politically stable ME would be a huge blow to terrorism, and other than for the interests of the Iraqis themselves this is the main reason to be there.
This is a short answer as I have to run.