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Originally Posted by danielf
Well, I think we should perhaps be a little more proactive in equipping the Iragis so we can pull out, because I do wonder how much good we are actually doing at the moment.
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Diverting aggression against armed and well trained forces which otherwise would be directed towards civilians of another religion is one benefit, although a strange one.
Patrolling the streets, training the Iraqi forces, helping route out militia members within the police and army, providing uniforms, administrative support, repair and rebuild work, medical treatment and supplies, just some of the benefits foreigners are providing.
The government was elected stating that the foreign forces' presence would be requested for as long as they were required, the people voted, a larger percentage of the population risked their lives to vote than can be bothered to in the relative safety of the UK.
The Iraqi government is still requesting the presence of foreigners.