Article from http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/meast/10/30/iraq.main/index.html
October has been the best month fro troops since March 2006 when 31 Americans died. So far in October 37 Americans have died. Military officials don't want to declare victory just yet, fearing it could get worse again. But wait, didn't we already declare "Mission Accomplished"? Also good news is that the Iraqi civilian death count has gone from 1,990 in the beginning of the year to 844 now. Sectarian violence and battles with insurgents has gone down steadily since the war started in March 2003. Generals haven't declared this a turning point in the war, they are waiting for Iraqi officials to create a more politically stable government. Also declining is the number of roadside bombs, attacks, car bombs, and terrorist actions against the new Iraqi Security Force. Key factors for this great news have been credited to the 30,000 U.S. troop surge, the cease fire of a Shiite militia, and progress in fighting the Sunni led al-Qaeda. Iraqi's including Sunnis are seeing that al Qaeda is not the right group and are begging to reject them in tribal regions where they thrive. Also starting to step up is the Iraqi Security Force, they are forgetting old hatreds and are working together to better both of theirs' country. Economic improvement for both Shiite and Sunni neighborhoods have led to a better quality of life and more support for new government.
I think we need to give our hats off to the Iraqis. They are starting as a whole to come together and make progress in their country. They are putting aside differences and starting to make real progress. Also it seems President Bush's troop surge seem to have paid off. But I won't be convinced of a calming down of violence in Iraq until a few more months of low casualties have taken place.
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