Why U.S. troops should stay in Iraq

Why U.S. troops should stay in Iraq

The article by Meghan O’Sullivan  is about the reasons for American troops to stay in Iraq and the benefits for both sides in doing so.  First off she believes that it will help the Iraqi people develop a stable government without falling back into dictatorship, secondly it will allow us to keep an Allie in the middle east where we have fewer and fewer, and thirdly for their oil resources.  In my opinion these are all great reasons to keep our troops there.  Even though many people ask the question of what about the cost? Wont our taxes go up? Even though our gas prices also continue to rise.  But Iraq has already "signed 11contracts with international oil companies geared toward increasing production more than four-fold to over 12 million barrels a day — more than Saudi Arabia produces today." This would be a tremendous help for the lower and middle income families who are struggling with the cost of gas.  And oil is a resource that the world will need long-term.  Having an Allie with an abundant amount will be very beneficial for the future to have.  Not to mention that if we were able to help their people rebuild to ensure a better future for the Iraqis that would be a wonderful thing.  Meghan O'Sullivan was the National Security Advisor for the Iraq and Afghanistan during George W. Bush's administration. This gives her the credibility and insight that allows her to truly understand the pros and cons for keeping troops there long term.  It is an argument to everyone who continues to say keep troops home, though there are so many greater outcomes for staying.  The long term result is what will matter not a quick fix now.