Can Iraq succeed? Yes it can!
It is succeeding fabulously! Internet service everywhere, freedom to speak, talk on the telephone, business is booming and the list goes on.
Over a half century ago when my parents first came to Japan America succeeded and an enemy - Japan - went on to become a friend and a partner.
Why? Because the US absolutely insisted on a secular and democratic constitution. The pressure was tremendous to compromise and give in, but the US prevailed and the results have `stuck` for a 60 years!
We can do the same in Iraq. Follow the example of Japan and absolutely insist that 1800 brave young Americans did not give their lives for `The Islamic Republic of Iraq` bur for freedom, democracy and the rule of law.
An absolute insistence on a secular constitution and local autonomy for the distinct people groups in Iraq is the way forward.
A successful Iraq will `dominoes` thought the region and the world. After all, freedom is the cry of every man and woman.
If we fail, `The Islamic Republic of Iraq` - an Iranian clone, but with the second largest oil reserves in the world will be unleashed onto the face of the earth in a manner that will pale in comparison to Saddam and Iran.
Stay the course! Insist on freedom, democracy and the rule of law! There is still time before the October 15 vote on the constitution to not ask, not urge, but as America did in Japan 60 years ago insist that the Constitution be secular and democratic with a bill of rights and complete local autonomy to the states so the whole can be preserved by the maximum autonomy of the parts.
As the very simple question, whether you were for or against the war `Did 1800 plus brave young men and women give their lives to create The Islamic Republic of Iraq`?
The Answer is clear!
Ken Joseph Jr. brought the first relief convoy into Iraq following the end of the war, directs Assyrianchristians.com and is currently completing `I Was Wrong` which will be out in the Fall.
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