Iraqi Voices (Finally) Heard in New Poll

The Opinion Research Business (ORB) out of Britain has recently completed the most comprehensive and in depth poll of the civilian population of Iraq. The project aimed to bring forth what the people thought of the US & Coalition efforts, as well as give people like you and I a better look into the life of Iraqi civilians today.

One overwhelming point that this shed light on was the fact that the people of Iraq prefer the current democracy and leadership they have now rather than the reign of Saddam Hussein. Also, contrary to liberal opinion, most Iraqi's do not believe they are in a civil war. Only 27% stated they believed the nation was at war with itself. There was, however, an overwhelming sense of optimism, faith and hope in the new government.

"We've been polling in Iraq since 2005 and the finding that most surprised U.S. was how many Iraqis expressed support for the present government," stated Johnny Heald, managing director of ORB. "Given the level of violence in Iraq, it shows an unexpected level of optimism."

These numbers along with the decrease in violence, the troop surge still on the way, 90%+ of Iraqi's outside the Baghdad area reporting feeling "very safe" within their neighborhoods, endless new building projects, booming economy, as well as a democratic government working and a majority of people behind are all reasons for continued support in Iraq and the War on Terror. Lets not strip these victories from our soldiers and the hope from the Iraqi people.

A strong, allied Iraq in the Middle East will only lead to a safer America here in the West.

You can read the full report from the London Times here.