As we discussed, in class, there are many different ways that we can deal with Iraq now that we have gotten Sudam Hussein out of power. Of these choices, three are commonly brought up as main points. These are decreasing or increasing the presence of troops in Iraq or partitioning the country into three parts. However, the best idea is just to remain a strong military presence in Iraq and help to try to settle the peace there. We are to deep into the problem to remove troops and if we partitioned the country into three, there would be mass chaos and fighting. As Basel said:
…”the country of Iraq, which was already weak to begin with, is now divided into three different countries, only making each country weaker and easier to take over.” (Basel’s Iraq Post)
This quote fits perfectly with the problem, because each separate nation would have its own religion and ideas, even furthering the religious and economic problems within the “unified” nation. It is also important that we hold a strong military presence because we have to help stop the Shi’ite’s war of terror against the Sunnis. While Sudam was in power, the Sunnis were the ones in control, and now that role has been completely switched. The idea of a new democracy is not to gain revenge on the Sunnis, but instead to provide equality for all citizens within the nation. It is important that we do not ignore these inevitable problems in Iraq.