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WHYS listener Ian sent us this e-Mail:

Ros and the WHYS Staff:
I have a few questions for Lubna, the WHYS regular from Iraq, but would be interested to hear an answer from all WHYS listeners. If possible, if you would forward this on to her, I would be grateful.

Is Iraq a better place now, or will be a better place in the future, because of the removal of Saddam Hussein?

I understand that things are not great now in Iraq, especially after reading the letter you wrote to WHYS on your 21st Birthday, and President Bush’s current strategy isn’t working as well as he would have hoped. The American people are against the war in Iraq. The Democratic Presidential Nominees are pushing hard for a quick withdrawal of US forces from the country.

As an Iraqi, do you want US forces to leave as soon as possible? Or, are US Forces doing a good there?

I am against the war in Iraq and have been since the beginning. I believe that America has lost its focus on the “War on Terror”. However, I do not believe that US forces can leave Iraq worse off than when we entered. It was US forces who destabilized Iraq and it is our responsibility, along with help from the Iraqis, to rebuild.

Do you feel the Iraqi Government is doing their part to build and stabilize Iraq?

Lubna, I have always enjoyed listening to your comments on WHYS. I hope all is well for you and that you are safe and happier. I look forward to your comments on my questions.

Peace to all.
Ian from Arizona, USA