America Will Not Win the War In Iraq

Until the Iraqi people truly wants freedom there is no chance for democracy and no way for the United States to win.

Freedom is not something that can be forced upon people. Freedom is something people wants and desires with no hesitation or doubt. People must want to fight and die for freedom just like our brave soldiers are doing all throughout the globe.

I am sure at some level the Iraqis want the benefits of freedom such as free speech and the liberties to live in peace. But they do not really get what freedom is and until they do they will never get it. This is evident in the fighting and killing going on over differences in religious thought.

Our government must realize that democracy and the freedoms that come with it can not be force-fed to other countries. We must also come to terms with the fact that other nations should choose on their own what type of government works for them. Unfortunately if that means living without the basic rights we have come to take for granted - so be it. On the other hand, countries saying they want to live more like us must do whatever it takes to make democracy happen for themselves. We can not do it for them.

Only when the people of Iraq realize they themselves must work, fight and die for freedom will the United States have a chance of winning this war. Saddly, I do not see this happening any time soon.