It is a rare occasion that the occupation of Iraq generates anything other than very bad news. Today, however, the terrorist Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has been killed in a raid northeast of Baghdad.
Why should anyone's murder be good news?
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was the mastermind of the insurgents in Iraq, and they have been killing US marines. He was also directly responsible for many of the kidnappings and beheadings in Iraq. He killed civilians intentionally, simply to foster pandemonium and force our soldiers into hardened bunkers. It must be admitted that he was an extraordinary tactician whose plans were effective.
This news may generate confidence among Iraqis for new prime minister Nuri al-Maliki. He may now be able to convince many Iraqis to abandon the insurgency.
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A moment passes very quickly so I hope Nuri seizes this opportunity. This could be a legitimate chance to turn a real corner and those come few and far between.
This moment is also a victory for US soldiers and they could use a boost of morale. They are still in great danger, but at least for a moment they can feel a sense of accomplishment.
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