I am mistifyed by the rhetoric of this administration and it's supporters still clining to the notion of Democracy being reached in Iraq. The bottom line is that there will NEVER be a Democracy in any part of that region as long as religion controls the governments. The religious ferver from that region holds sway over everything anyone does or says and it will never change no matter what hair brained inconcevable ideas are born between the ears of our arrogant leaders. You want peace then let them alone and go after Osama, kill the bastard and his followers, then come home. Continueing to chase after the unattainable is an idea born of futility at best. Love to hear what your panel and yourself think.