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Webster C. Cash III of Boulder writes:

“To End the War, Democrats Should Heed Udall’s Iraq Policy” The fallout from the President’s $196 billion war funding request will undoubtedly resurrect calls for Congress to cut any and all additional funds for military operations in Iraq. While this strategy appears tempting on the surface, experienced and tough-minded lawmakers like Congressman Mark Udall are fully aware of the certain pitfalls that accompany such a course of action.
President Bush has indicated he will do whatever it takes to “finish the mission” in Iraq, and cutting funds leaves no guarantee that the White House would draw down forces. Instead it leaves open the possibility that our troops would be left in harms way without the necessary armor, vehicles, and supplies they need to stay protected. Congress would simply be remiss to allow the President to play Russian roulette with our brave men and women in Iraq. To prevent this, Congressman Udall has proposed the most logical exit strategy to date.
He has called for the redeployment of our troops within the next four months, having them largely home by April of next year. To foster widespread support for troop withdrawals, he plans to implement the recommendations of bi-partisan Iraq Study Group report and urge a greater degree of diplomacy in the Middle East, both regionally and internationally. Most importantly, the plan has the appeal to garner the vast majority of Congress’ support, including many Republicans.
His perch on the powerful House Armed Services Committee and his unequivocal opposition to the war from the beginning provide Mr. Udall with rare credibility to broker a bi-partisan deal that quickly ends the war.
And, despite the war’s irresponsible beginning, adopting Mr. Udall’s strategy would offer the safe and responsible ending our soldiers deserve.

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READER COMMENTS

Because I haven't seen any objections to congressman Udall's proposal, I say "Let's do it!"

Sounds reasonable, sensible, and intelligent, therefore, the NeoCons will be against it!

Well written letter.
And It sounds good to me on the surface. What happens though when the insurgents return and start slaughtering those who within the past month have been pointing fingers at them and reducing the number of casualties dramatically?
Maybe this major (though mostly unreported) reduction in casualties the past month is a sign it is time to draw down.

webster,another dumb-ass liberal.

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