U.S. presence in Iraq is necessary

In 2003 the U.S. Army invaded Iraq. Now, six years later a new U.S. president has been called upon to unravel the problems of our country. Many people believe the most imperative issue pending is whether or not U.S. troops should be pulled out of Iraq.

Some people argue that no weapons of mass destruction were ever found. More than 4,200 American service men and women have lost their lives in the conflict. The cost of the war is now over $500 billion.

While these arguments are valid, does the president want to bring the Iraq war to U.S. soil?

Many believe that pulling our troops out of Iraq now would only cause terrorists and American-haters to follow and bring the conflict home to the U.S. More Americans, including service men and women, as well as civilians, could be in danger of attack if warfare were brought to the U.S. Many more troops could be killed defending our borders. The cost to repair damage done in our country could be thrown on top of the mounting pile of war expenses.

While the reasons for going to war may not have been legitimate, it is too late to reverse the actions made six years ago. A continued U.S. presence is needed in Iraq until insurgents are overpowered and the democratic government is strongly set. The U.S. needs to finish the job started.