If you consider the biblical injunction to submit to civil government (Romans 13:1 and 1 Peter 2:13) there should not have been a Revolutionary War let alone an Iraqi war.

Since you have read into my messages in the past, let me be perfectly CLEAR. I am not using that as an argument for or against. Just simply stating an observation.

I think there are many possible answers to your questions Terry as to whether or not the war (even if their were no casualties) was justified. It could conceivably be argued either way. I am frankly tired of the argument (it needs to be addressed for historical purposes though) on the UT. I don't think many of us can take the time during the workday to invest the amount of time to thoughtfully discuss it the way it deserves (unless you are self-employed). However, the question today is what should be done in the future. The situation, right or wrong, good or bad, is what it is. Arguing about whether or not the war should have ocurred at all is like the Palestinians and the Israelis continuing on their 'who is at fault' argument and simply prevents any future peace and coexistance.

The majority of Iraqis are thankful that Saddaam is gone, but do not want Americans in their country. They also do not want the Americans to leave yet for fear of who would step in and take control. Many of the insurgents are non-Iraqis. The Iraqis are angry and frustrated over the crime level, danger on the streets, and deaths from both insurgents and coalition fighting as well as lack of jobs and security after so much time has passed. They are afraid to show support for and the interim government because if America pulls out of their country without a strong security in place then anyone with any religious agenda can take over and history has proven that those that support the wrong side do not have a long life when the power changes. Additionally those supporting or participating in the coalition supported interim government have their lives threatened everyday and some have lost their lives. Yet the 'coalition' has a problem continuing on with rebuilding Iraq until Iraq is more secure. Rebuilding cannot go on until the fighting is under control. The Iraqis are frustrated because rebuilding is almost at a standstill. Everyday they grow more and more desperate and each day another Iraqi joins the insurgency. It is a never-ending cycle. Yet there are thousands of Iraqis participating in the local police, national guard, and military. They are risking their lives too and I believe more Iraqi lives have been lost supporting the coalition than American.

Looking ONLY to the future, what is your solution? (It is kind of like solving the Palestinian/Israeli problem now, isn't it?)