Peace In Iraq
by C.E. and M.C. Lyons

We understand that progress is being made in restoring a functioning society in war-torn Iraq. But one has to look diligently to find such information in the Big Media--and in the "little media" that takes most of its news cues from the The New York Times and its ilk.

Unfortunately, the influence of the liberal media is having a significant negative effect on many Americans who supported President George Bush three years ago. Now, the perceived lack of progress is changing the mind sets of middle-class Americans, Republican voters, friends, co-workers, and even family members.

There must be an end-in-sight to the drumbeat of daily deaths of young Americans in Iraq. Meanwhile, if more troops are necessary to produce military victories leading up to a withdrawal date, send them. Let us leave Iraq in December 2005.

The White House has spoken many months ago of withdrawing significant numbers of U.S. troops from Germany and Korea. Do it. Now. The present stalemate is unacceptable. Leave democracy for the future.

Give heart to the American people. A date-certain for withdrawal of American troops will give heart and some muscle, too, to majority of the Iraqi people who support us, Our announced plans to leave Iraq will show that the insurgents are not just America haters, they are Sadaam remnants fighting to to re-impose his rule.

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