> > Would we really base the decision to pull out just on how many of *us* are dying?
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> The perception of many, including Osama bin Laden, is that we do exactly that. The following is a quote

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Would we? Perhaps, assuming we had a President who paid attention to any Americans outside his closest advisors and major contributors. /endsnark People in general (Americans included) are naturally self-centered, although many rise above that level.

This is, of course, an entirely different question from the one of whether we should leave Iraq and at what time. To make that decision, we should weigh the facts of the matter, not propaganda from any side.

Here is a little primer for those interested. It's a good starting point.