Will the president hear our plea, end war?

In my column back in October I once again made it known that, in my opinion, we were fighting a war that we can't win. That column brought comments of agreement by e-mail, phone calls, and chance meetings. There was not one in disagreement!

The media reports opposition to the war is growing throughout the U.S.A. To most politicians being re-elected is high on their list. It seems to me any congressman or congresswoman, including elected members of the Washington staff, would be wise to inquire how the people feel about any national matter.

I have often written that the American people may be a tad slow about a decision, but they always come up with the correct answer.

Many people were against the war from the beginning, but Mr. Bush wanted his war. He acted prematurely without a plan of action. He sent troops into battle before they were ''combat ready.''

It turned out he spread death and destruction on the wrong country.

So, as an alternative, our generals and ''council of war,'' without determining what they were leading America into launched an attack on ''terrorists'' in Afghanistan. Why? I'll be dogged if I can comprehend.

There are two possible reasons for doing so .The companies that supply war material are pleased with the arrangement. The U.S. pays well and promptly. The stockholders are quietly contented.

So, with the help of the thousands of lobbyists the war drags on. And, of course, the military officers remind themselves they have long-wanted to lead men in battle, and here is their chance.

What other reason can you think of that would keep a top general at war; a war he knows that after eight years of trying can't be won even if it goes on ''another 10 or 20 years,'' ( a quote from a number of Washington officials.)

It is well known that America is hated and feared by many countries of the world because of our aggressive actions. They believe we are infidels and they will be rewarded by the Powers of Heaven if they can kill one or more of us. They believe this so firmly they readily join suicide squads. It is difficult to conquer an enemy motivated by a faith of this magnitude.

There is talk in some circles that our problems in the Middle East could be settled by diplomacy. How's that for a hole in the bucket? These countries have been battling for generations. To them diplomacy is an exploding bomb.

How much better would it be if we withdrew our troops to handle homeland problems? Put the troops on the border to wipe out smuggling, drugs that kill, and stop illegal immigration.

There are schools to be built, highways and bridges to be repaired. We would be saving lives and dollars instead of wasting them. What do you think, Mr. and Mrs. American?

The president is struggling with the request for 40,000 more troops to be deployed. God forbid.

For the sake of those troops let us get word to the Oval Office ... ''President Obama, end this war!''

Anyhow, that's the way I heard it.

(E-mail George at redbird1@cox.net.)