You're right, Char. But they're not ready for us to leave just yet. If they wanted us gone as bad as you say they do, then they would be rioting in the streets of every city and village, and guerilla fighters would come out of the woodworks. Instead of only 3000 dead soldiers, there would be more like 30,000. You guys like to paint it as a very bleak situation that has gotten way out of control, when in reality, its well under control, and Baghdad is the only place there is trouble. Look outside of Baghdad and you only have one small provence that is cutting up a fuss. You guys have blinders on. You refuse to see the big picture. Instead, you want instant gratification, which just won't happen in a war like this.