Iraq dilemma

The day before the 9/11 anniversary, a congressional hearing addressed a direct result of that awful day- the war in Iraq.

Gen. David Petraeus did a commendable job in explaining the military's operations there. His remarks were predictable- that progress is being made and that the U.S. must "stay the course" to achieve success, that is a stable and democratic government in Iraq.

But the nation is divided on Iraq and increasingly weary of a war that seems to be stalemated and unwinnable.

Iraq is an artificial nation, divided among several ethic and religious groups. The Iraqi government remains divided and not fully committed to unity and democracy.

As Bob Schieffer notes below, the question isn't about military progress but about how a continued military presence in Iraq impacts our nation and our safety. We went there with the noble if misguided idea of helping free Iraq from a bloody dictator but Iraqis apparently do not appreciate our efforts. They have not stepped up to the plate, so to speak.

We gave it a good and sincere shot. But it is time to begin a progress of withdrawal. Let Iraq tend to itself.

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