What I am saying is that was the reasoning as to why we stayed in Vietnam. Those reasons you stated for us staying in Iraq are the same reasons they stated for staying in Vietnam. So yes you can compare the two. And what was the outcome? Tens of Thousands died in Vietnam and we ended up pulling out. So why not pull out now instead of wasting tens of Thousands of lives before we decide to pull out? Thats all im saying. I dont want my friends and family dieing there to protect greedy corporations interests in oil is all im saying.