Iraq : conversation

Ashwin Madia has served as prosecutor, defense counsel, and legal advisor to a Marine Corps commander. He clearly lays out an argument from personal experience in Iraq for why US needs to and can trust Iraqi's make choices about their politics, security and economics, and how US can play a constructive role in facilitating that. Part of the solution is to bring the combat mission to an end through phased withdrawal. Have a look. He is progressive, fiscally conservative, and strong on national security.