This house believes that the American troops should not leave Iraq.

Oh... Um, okay? "Thank you for both your patience and your rebuttal. I am, once again, sorry that I missed our R2 but as I've stated before, I don't own a computer. Now, I would like to begin addressing my opponent's claims. "I just heard one of Obama's speech and he said "we will continue to SPEND ten billion dollars a month in Iraq.." isn't that a large amount of money?" Considering that, according to the national budgetary committee and http://www.gpoaccess.gov......, The national budget is 3.1 trillion dollars, 120 billion dollars a year is not that much. "The majority of Iraqis wants the American troops out. It is becoming increasingly obvious the Iraqi government feels the need to do exactly nothing as long as the AT are there to keep everything under control. Terrorism reports claim that you are increasing the danger to America with your presence there and are a magnet and recruiting poster for foreign terrorists." As per the Iraqi government, they may want us out but in the very same manner, the government of German, after the death of Hitler, did not want the United States, Britain, or Russia to be there. What we find is that through our efforts in a government we sought to overthrow in order to better said country, we virtually eliminated the debt and now we see a thriving Germany. This country that rejected us has, in time and due to our involvement, has become a much better place. I say all of this to make a point. We're doing this to benefit their country whether they like it at the moment or not. Also, in response to the claim that it is dangerous to stay, have I not already stated that AQI is down 75%. This being said, should you not agree that the likelihood of an attack on America or our troops has gone down drastically? Also, we see a need to stay. The less activity being produced by these extremist militias, the better. "Also, there are AT in South Korea and they maintain the peace there because the people there are cooperating. If the Iraqi really wants to be at peace with Americans, then they should know how to cooperate. But why are there still people dying? too many people dying.. I think the AT has done their part already and it's up to the Iraqi people if they want to do what the americans had thought them. Too many lives have been sacrificed already." What works in South Korea doesn't necessarily work in Iraq. We're not forcing any civilians to do anything they don't want to do. Also, I should elaborate. The Iraqi people and their quasi government don't want us out. Those who oppose America do. The Extremists and the Terrorists. Muslim people typically lead a very positive life. Those hard-working good people who just want to live in peace support us. The Extremists? They are the minority. A mere nothing as it may be since we've interfered. You want to talk about the well being of a country? How dare you! We are there, protecting the masses from those who seek to do harm, not only to us, but to their own brethren. How dare you say we are only hurting this country and its people. If you would stop looking at the media propaganda and actually pay attention to what the people want, you'll find your opinion to be quite contrary to what you are advocating. I'm sorry for becoming a little too emotionally involved as the case may be. I would also like to point out that my contentions have gone uncontested. Ergo, what little evidence my opponent has provided her own case has fallen under my refutations whereas mine go un-refuted. I now thank the judges for taking the time to read and critique this debate. I forgot to ask that you each side with who produced a better argument, not on personal bias. Thank you and good luck to my opponent in the R4. Thanks again ~EG" Okay, so, that's that. See you, hopefully, in the R5...