President Bush and his advisors continually use the expression “cut and run” as criticism for opponents of the Iraqi occupation. The opposite of “cut and run” is permanent occupation. With the building of an impressive compound in the Green Zone along with several permanent bases in other parts of the country we are embarked on a course of permanent occupation. This is one more part of the current “stay the course” strategy that needs to be changed.
Our troops are dying on a daily basis. More than 2600 are dead to date and many thousands injured too badly to return to duty. Hundreds will require a lifetime of care as a result of their injuries. Will we, the American, public allow such injuries and deaths to continue for an indefinite future? The installation of permanent bases in Iraq guarantees the exposure of our troops to ongoing risks. Only by withdrawing all our troops and leaving those established bases can we stop the blood shed.
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