The bottom line on Iraq

Gilliard:

If you will not serve in Iraq, and no one you know will serve, stop expecting someone else to do what you will not.

Therefore, it is time to stop calling for more troops, or the US to make Iraq safe. We cannot do this and even Americans are refusing to join the fight. It is time to look at your actions and realize, that despite your ideals, you oppose continuing this war. In practical terms, you have decided that this war is not worth your life or anyone you know. And million of Americans have joined you in this decision.

So, with this fact evident, it is time to call for US troops to withdraw from Iraq. Not save it, not add more boots on the ground. You have already voted by your actions. It is time that you match it with your words.

Boy, did he get that right. I've been calling for the war cheerleaders to put words into action -- to enlist or encourage their circle of influence to enlist. They like to say "freedom isn't free", yet they refuse to pay the price. They expect others to foot the bill.

But they haven't. So the debate is over. They have proven by their inaction and silence that they don't think this war is worthy of sacrifice.

Now, all that's left is withdrawal, and hope the Iraqis can make sense of the mess.