How many more of our brave men & women will we lose before the great "Decider", decides to let them come home. I would rather have my friends and family home and safe than fighting some forsaken war on foreign soil...for people who'd sooner piss on our ashes than welcome us.
We are not wanted there. Sure the whole government could collapse if we pull out today. However, the likelyhood of the government *ever* being stable enough there is slim. Hell, we could stay there 10 years and lose countless men and women...and still have the "new government" collapse when we finally leave.
It will never be over. The middle east has been unstable for thousands of years, what makes the great "Decider" think he can make the difference?
My heart goes out to each and every serviceperson and their families. I honor you and the burdens you bear. My hope is that you can soon come home and put those burdens down. May you come home whole and healthy.