[GeorgefromGeorgia]

When I read this kind of news, I begin the think that we should start planning our exit from Iraq. If the Iraqi political leadership cannot make the difficult decisions it needs to make to stop sectarian violence.

[Steve_Seattle]

I agree; if al-Maliki has a plan to reign in the militias, I see no evidence of it at this point. And if the militias cannot be stopped, there is no hope for a stable Iraq and we should get out. We should say, "Ok, al-Malaki, if you won't let us put the militias out of operation, there's nothing more we can do here - you are on your own, and good luck."