A BBC article is discussing a recent study put out by the groups, Iraqi Body Count and Oxford Research Group, that states that 25,000 Iraqi Civillians have died since the US-led invasion began. 37% of the deaths have been caused by US forces and almost 1/5 of the deaths have been women and children. This number simply adds to my ultimate point about the Bush administration--they only think about the short-term. Bush certainly did not want innocent civilians to die, but when you have no exit plan, that is what happens. I'm not arguing that Saddam was a caring dictator, but sometimes the answer isn't always about removing the focal point of trouble. The problems in Iraq have proven that there's a lot going on there. A lot of things that can't be solved through war. Unfortunately, we made war the language when we invaded and that's what the people are responding with. You tell me, would you calmly watch as 25,000 of your fellow citizens are killed? War is never the answer. Too bad Bush didn't read any history books growing up. One thing I would like to add--the opinions I post in my blog can be quite strong. I'm a strong opponent of the Bush administration and a variety of other things. However, my opinion is just that--it's my opinion. If you disagree with me, please feel free to click the link that says "No Comments" and let me know. I think open and honest debate can do a lot of good. And I also believe strongly that it needs to happen--I'm worried about the direction our country and world are turning. Please, feel free to engage me in conversation. And if you agree with me, let me know that too. I'd like to meet more of the 49% of us that didn't vote for Bush.