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We left the Iraqis armed after the 1st Gulf war, hence the slaughter that ensued when we left. Also, noone needs to arm an insurgent militia over there. You can buy weapons in Iraq and its neighboring countries like you can but Pepsi in the U.S.

Also, I have to agree with whoever above said the troops will be well recieved when they come home. While the comparisons to Vietnam are fair, the reaction of the public is quite different. Yes, its an unpopular war, but by and large Americans just want their kids home safe, not fighting a pointless battle with no objective and being killed every day. There will be no spitting on soldiers this time around.