[Moose4]

We're watching a country being born here, before our eyes. Like all births, it's painful, loud, and messy. And what comes out is fragile and might not be all that attractive. But the bottom line is that it's still something magical, watching the people of Iraq bear a new society, something better than they had.

It won't be perfect. But with some help, it'll be a damnsight better than what they had...IF we stay the course to help them. And if we do, then the sacrifices our brave men and women have had to make will not be in vain.

}:-)4

[TomGuy]

So true.

Democracy and freedom here in the US are messy at times, too.

[American Quilter]

We're watching a country being born here, before our eyes. Like all births, it's painful, loud, and messy. And what comes out is fragile and might not be all that attractive. But the bottom line is that it's still something magical, watching the people of Iraq bear a new society, something better than they had.

Well said.

[Eagle of Liberty]

I could not have said it better myself.

Great post.

[twigs]

Some folks here have a wonderful way with words. Thank you.