More army chaplaincy

[Paul Mackin]

On Wed, 2003-04-09 at 10:29, Cyrus wrote:
> David Morris wrote:
> 
> >It's about the whole region.  The oil, the terrorism, Saudi Arabia, Iran...
> >
> 
> Yes, but Terrance says it isn't. I'd like to hear his view.
> 
> >>And please don't tell me you really believe the US will just leave and let
> >>    
> >>
> >the people of Iraq take their destiny into their own hands. That has never
> >happened, nor will it ever.
> >
> >Well, what about post WWII Germany & Japan?
> >
> >  
> >
> 
> Well, Japan was never occupied. And in Germany the process was gradual 
> and took years. And the German people had already known democracy, so 
> the transition wasn't difficult for them. My point is, the US didn't go 
> to all this trouble to occupy Iraq just to withdraw and just let things 
> happen. They will stay for a long time, keep things under control and 
> make sure the situation develops to their liking.
> 
> Cyrus
> 

The U.S. occupied Japan for seven year and the non-Soviet Allies
occupied their zones of Germany for four years. 

Finally left.

P.