The War Still Goes On In Iraq

Khaula Ghazi, center foreground, 20, mourned the death of her brother, who residents of Al Rufait said was one of three people killed in a joint Iraqi-American raid that also left five people injured. Joseph Sywenkyj for The New York Times

In Iraqi Village, A Raid Sows Distrust Of Americans -- New York Times

AL RUFAIT, Iraq — The American and Iraqi soldiers came to this village of grape farmers and tribal traditions in the dark in search of a suspected insurgent, and left in the morning sunlight.

In the hours between, however, the operation went horribly wrong: the suspect eluded capture, but three men, including a tribal elder, were killed and five people were wounded, among them two young girls.

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Update: After a Botched Raid in Iraq, Competing Facts and Unified Blame -- At War/New York Times

My Comment: While the US is still stating that they are making a difference, and believe that they must stay longer in Iraq .... while demanding legal immunity for it .... the sad fact is that everyone is now predicting even more sectarian violence when the Americans leave.

What is my take .... I have always favored a quick withdrawal .... because I know that if we do not leave this statistic will grow even more.