Can Iraq be saved?

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki is asking for military assistance from the United States.  Violence has increased early this year because of Al-Qaeda and a Sunni group. The same group that was almost dismantled by the U.S military before being kicked out by Maliki. Since then they have risen to power once again. Now Prime Minister Maliki wants to bring in the U.S once again so that they can keep everything in order. Maliki is to blame for the rise of crime for shorting the stay of the U.S military in Iraq according to "Can Iraq Be Saved?” an article at CNN.com.

                The United States should not assist Iraq in my opinion. The reason why it’s because they already tried to help them and they were taken for granted. Asked to leave even after U.S offered to stay to prevent what is now happening.  Maliki will not change even if the U.S helps.  Which means Iraq won’t change either. Since Maliki will run for office again and there is a probability he will win and his arrogance will remain and stop Iraq from making correct decisions.  The Iraqi government will not make any significant plans to prevent the rise of terrorists groups other than asking the U.S for assistance.

Another reason why it would be bad to assist Iraq is because of the expenses, casualties, and because of all the other engagements U.S is already involved in. In the Iraqi war almost 4,500 U.S military soldiers died according to about.com.  In 2008 12 billion dollars were spent monthly. That’s about 150 billion dollars U.S spent in just one year. We are already in debt with 13 trillion dollars. The debt ceiling will just rise even higher if we assist Iraq. The after math would be that U.S. citizens will pay higher taxes and have lesser aid programs. On top of that U.S is already engaged in military matters with Syria, Pakistan, North Korea and many other countries.

Because of these reasons is why I conclude that it isn’t the correct decision to assist Iraq. U.S haves their hands full and do not need any more external issues to worry about.