Murtha
The public is way ahead of Congress and is thirsting for a new direction. Over 70% of the responses I have received are in favor of my re-deployment plan. The public knows this war cannot be won with words. Most agree the insurgency cannot be won militarily. The Iraqis themselves must be the driving force. Yet we have lost the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people. America wants and DESERVES real answers: What is the clear definition of success? Is there a plan? How much longer and how many more lives? In short, what is the end game?-- Congressman John Murtha.

The congressman is a patriot and a war hero. He is by no means a coward. But on this topic, I think he's quite wrong.
Can American troops just pull out of Iraq? Is that an answer, or more importantly, a solution?
If Americans did leave Iraq now, can the country survive without falling into hands that could be as troubling as Saddam?
I don't know. But all one can think is that if things are as bad as the congressman believes, than how can we pull out? Wouldn't that make the situation worse?
Murtha said 70 percent of his responses have been positive, and that public is "way ahead" of congress, who likely are privy to more information than the public.
Four-hundred-and-three members of congress must be way behind. They all voted against Murtha's plan.
Still, the plan has gained support overseas, like, say, in Iran.
Again, I don't question Murtha's patriotism or bravery. I think he's a great American who is fed up with the constantly frustrating accounts in Iraq, and the daily tragedies we all read about.
I don't blame him, but I do disagree with him.