Middle East Killings Is Not Our Business

EIN News says, "Multiple Attacks Rip Through Iraq Leaving at Least 60 Dead A series of blasts and gunshots ripped across Iraq on Monday, killing at least 60 people in a day of bloodshed that indicated the nation's security forces may be overwhelmed by insurgents as American soldiers withdraw later this year. (latimes.com)".

This occurs whether we have a US military presence or not. These people have traditionally fought for power or religious persuasion. Our presence, which has now run into billions of dollars, will not change this.

Just like US citizens, the Iraqis, Syrians, Libyans, and the Iranians must decide their own fate within their social system. The US cannot hope to change a mentality developed over thousands of years, and we have no responsibility to be a policeman of the world to reduce bloodshed.

Let's get out of these countries as quickly as we can and let them get on with their own business of developing each of their societies within the limits of their capabilities and available tools, which will likely include killing.