While the blood keeps flowing in Iraq, active duty members of the military present their views on the situation they face on a daily basis.
From Newsweek, Dan Ephron, and MSNBC 'It's People Dying for No Benefit' A 22-year-old Marine on why he wants Congress to bring the troops home.
From the AP and Military.com US Turns Focus to Iran.
From Just Foreign Policy, here is a lot more information on Iran.
From Marie Cocco and Truthdig and Common Dreams Resolving to End the War.
From the AP, Kim Gamel, and Truthout Four US Soldiers Killed in Iraq.
From the LA Times, Louise Roug and Borzou Daragahi, and Truthout Iraq Edges Closer to Iran, With or Without the US.
From Steve Hammons and Truthout Going in Circles: Vietnam, Iraq, Calls for Impeachment.
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