The number of Americans killed by improvised explosive devices has nearly doubled this Spring. Almost 70% of the deaths among American forces this year were the result of such homemade devices. Improvised explosive devices (IED’s) vary from the simple (perhaps a hand grenade in a soda can) to the very sophisticated (such as multiple separate devices timed to explode simultaneously). The increased threat posed by these devices is the result of more than four years experience for the insurgency. Practice is making perfect in terms of deadly attacks while the American forces continue to stand out as targets for the practice.
We must bring out troops home and must do so very soon if we are to have any chance of ending the bloodshed. Iraq is on the verge of civil war. Our troops are so far unable to even slow the violence within the country at the same time more Americans are dying on a daily basis. Congress needs to take a stand against the President and his misguided course. We need real leadership to bring diplomatic efforts to bear. Military force has been failing for some time with no apparent success on the horizon.
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