Troops In Iraq

I have decided to write my paper on the issue surrounding our troops in Iraq and whether or not they should be removed by all means. I have collected a plethora of information on the subject and have not only found it would be a good idea; however, I have found out that many other countries have removed themselves from the war. Needless to say, it seems to me that our current President George Bush is a war mongrel for failing to do the same.

The size and capabilities of the Coalition forces involved in operations in Iraq has been a subject of much debate, confusion. "As of August 23, 2006, there were 22 non-U.S. military forces contributing armed forces to the Coalition in Iraq. These 22 countries were: Albania, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, South Korea, and the United Kingdom." http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/ops/iraq_orbat_coalition.htm

As the United States has increased its stature as a democratic imperialistic super power, so has the threat to its nation's security- both its citizens and its military. The events of September 11th changed the way Americans viewed the world. We once thought ourselves as invincible because of our military strength; however, not even our powerful military could stop a surprising attack within our own country. Our attention has now turned to Iraq and their weapons of mass destruction. These weapons pose a severe threat to the citizens and the military personal of the United States. The Bush administration has clearly expressed our need for a regime change In Iraq so our nation and others will be secure. They've suggested using force as a last resort; however, before entering into any war we must keep in mind the just wart theory. We must also look at the social, economic,