| I think much of Kevin's input from those he dealt with is colored by the fact that they're Sunni, many of whom did not vote at the behest of several opposition leaders, so they have very little influence in the current government.
However, I can see where they would feel nervous or scared. Nevertheless, there are surely as many different opinions over there as there are here, and I have heard from numerous friends who are or have been over there that things are definitely looking up and we are very welcome there.
However, there are clearly some who resent the US presence. It isn't a perfect world, but it would seem we're on the right track.
Also, I think Toots brings up an excellent point. While it's been verified that a large portion of the insurgency is actually fed by terrorists from OTHER countries (as opposed to a clear rebellion from within), I would not be suprised to find local criminals and warlords would be taking advantage of the situation to further their own ills and wreak havock of their own....
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