By Staff
Iraq seems to be no-win situation
The sad reality is we are in a no-win situation in Iraq. Whenever we leave, we will turn that area over to multiple factions who for centuries have fought - and who, for centuries more, will continue to fight.
We are glad Saddam Hussein is gone, for he was a tyrannical and oppressive leader. At the same time, we pray he never becomes the devil we knew and wish we had back.
For that reason, our national leaders should set about determining a timeline for withdrawal, a timeline that runs parrallel with a plan to determine a better political solution in the region.
The current government is a failure in that it holds neither the respect nor faith of the Iraqi people and the many factions in the area.
For that reason, Iraq continues to become more and more embralled in a civil war. In the middle of that civil war are U.S. soldiers who are valiantly trying to create, further and preserve a better way of life for the Iraqi people.
Their task is not enviable, and it will get no easier if the president continues his course of action.
While he is correct that an immediate pullout would be devastating, we fear it would be no more devastating now than it will be in six months, nine months or a year - unless something changes.
It is time the president stood up and admitted we have passed a crossroads in this war, that it has evolved into an area we did not foresee. It is time he started outlining a fresh course of action that would provide for better political leadership in Iraq, more safety for all who are there and the safe return of our troops.
The Demopolis Times
Presidency doesn't have room for politics
The search has begun and there are 60 hopefuls out there wanting to take the reins of Central Alabama Community College.
CACC has had some successful and some not-so successful presidents and interim presidents over the years.
And after more than three years of two interim presidents leading CACC, two-year college system chancellor Bradley Byrne decided there needed to be a permanent president put in place.
When the advertisement was released, it was left open for those with an education and or a business background to run the college.
We tend to believe a person with a strong education background would be more qualified than one who has little to no experience in the education system.
No matter which candidate is chosen, we are hopeful the top candidate will be selected based on merit and not through politics.
Sometimes positions like this can be very political. We feel there is no room for politics, especially when this two-year college system has been mired in controversy.
The Alexander City Outlook