Right on, brother.
Except the Iraq you want it to stay in is imaginary.
rageaholic-these are not bad people you are fussin' with, they really want to believe that the imaginary Iraq where a beautiful statue like this would be put up and protected by a grateful populace.
Be sad for them, don't be angry.
Save your anger for the Arabs of Fallujah.
It's not entirely imaginary. It was an iraqi who made the statue. A recent poll said 85% of people in Iraq didn't think the U.S. should pull out yet. It's only the 15% that would deface that statue. Granted that is too many and the danger exists that the Mullah's will convert some of the other 85% into good Muslims who hate the Jews and the west like the folks in Fallujah.
But if it's a battle for the hearts and minds of the Iraqi people then the statue should stay. Perhaps put it in a museum where it has protection and is not as easily defaced. But leave it there as a reminder of American sacrifice on their behalf. 85% will appreciate and understand it.