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<p>p2n: This is not a “we’re fighting them over there so they can’t attack here” thing. That argument is invalid.</p>

<p>Firstly, “we” created the fight over there. Yes, it started in retaliation for 9/11 - at least in Afghanistan. But now it has blown into an epic war with tons of terrorists who simply weren’t there before. So it’s not like the terrorists who were there, planning to attack, are simply now cowed. They are. But the larger issue is that so many young Muslims have turned to terror as a result of American foreign policy that there are certainly more would-be suicide bombers and other terrorists now than there were at 9/11.</p>

<p>So yes, they’re busy “over there”. Why not? America is parading a stream of targets right onto their home turf. Happy days! They don’t even need to leave the house! It’s like target delivery special, 24/7/365.</p>

<p>But America can’t stay there forever. And unless policy radically changes, when America leaves it will leave behind generations scarred by the conflict, severely resentful and ready to do almost anything to fight what they see (understandably, in many ways) as an evil occupying power. So while at the moment America is probably equally safe to before, unless something is changed that safety is very, very temporary.</p>

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<p>I don’t agree it’s invalid as the recent recording (purportedly) from UBL suggests. He’s now very focused on losses in Iraq, not the least of which is the support of Sunnis who appeared sympathetic to him before.</p>

<p>UBL and his ilk are killing anyone who does not actively support their perspective. This has alienated Iraqis who initially disliked the West. The Iraqis still want us out, but not yet. I want us out as well, when the time comes. Hopefully this time of testing for Iraq will result in some durable political bonds that will allow Iraq to unite as a more democratic society.</p>

<p>Oversimplified assertions are no solution and not really helpful. The answer must be crafted as a wool blanket - made from Iraqi wool, using Iraqi workers. Some tools used could come from the US, as could the initial tent used to shield the workers from the sun and sand.</p>