I have not seen any positive impact of America’s war on Iraq except the end of the tyrannical regime of Saddam Hussein. Iraq political and economic conditions still remain in a state of permanent turmoil. I do not see any sense in the troops remaining in Iraq since the people have been liberated from Saddam Hussein’s regime which was the main aim of the war. Now Iraq should be given liberty to make its own government and take care of its affairs .The war has had a detrimental effect on American economy. Citizens have to pay more taxes so that the government can fund this senseless war. Clearly this war is not benefiting anyone. The families of soldiers in Iraq stay in constant fear and apprehension with daily reports of suicide bombings and attacks by terrorists.
As an Indian citizen, the immediate impact of the war on my family was the rise in oil prices. There has been a dramatic surge in oil prices ever since the war started. The war has not helped in improving America’s global image either. Reports of abuse to prisoners by soldiers has further fuelled the hatred of Muslims towards America and fundamentalist Muslim leaders use it as a weapon to instigate people against America. It is the people’s money that is being uselessly wasted in Iraq and troops should be called back. I do not think the war is going to end anytime soon with current state of affairs . George Bush continues to justify the war and convince American citizens the it is the right thing but clearly his war on “global terrorism” has not shown any results till yet. Terrorism has not diminished but continues to thrive .I have never been a proponent of war and this war has reinforced my belief no one gains anything in a war.
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