“The 3000″


AN OPEN LETTER TO PRESIDENT  OBAMA

We, the undersigned, stand in stark and unified opposition to your proposed plan to leave 3000 combat troops behind in Iraq following the scheduled withdrawal of American troops from that country on December 31, 2011.

As we approach December 31, there are increasing debates about the exact nature of our withdrawal from Iraq.  A recent development in these debates is your proposal to leave 3000 combat troops behind in Iraq, following the withdrawal of the main combat forces. Of great concern are the reports that this proposal is in direct opposition to the advice of your own military commanders, who have warned you of the dangers of leaving such a reduced number of troops in Iraq. 

It is our understanding that you have not yet presented your rationale for leaving those 3000 troops behind. However, on the face of it, your proposal appears to be reckless and disregarding of the safety of those brave American Soldiers who have already given so much for their country during this war. 

It is our position that the withdrawal of US combat forces from Iraq must, and should, be governed and executed with total consideration for the safety of our troops.  Further, we believe that, in the best interests of the safety of our troops, you should either pull ALL of the troops out, or you should follow the “level of troop strength” recommendations advised to you by your Generals on the ground.     

We are continuing to monitor this situation closely as we continue to pray for the safety of our Soldiers.

Sincerely,

Sponsors of  the letter:

Band of Mothers

Gathering of Eagles – National

Signatories to the letter:

American Freedom Defense Initiative

Any Street

Atlas Shrugs

Chandler’s Watch

Cold Spring Conservative

English Defence League (EDL)

Free Republic

Hawaii Chapter-Gathering of Eagles

Stop Islamization of America

Streetsweeper Chronicles

Urban Infidel

Veterans in Defense of Liberty

What Bubba Knows