On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:
How can the U.S. avoid wasting millions of dollars in Iraq on things like an unused police academy and unaccounted for weapons?
You know how to save money, Jack? Operate the government the same way a private business does: check your invoices against services rendered, ask for an accounting from each department, and hold employees (private contractors in this case) accountable for the waste.
MarieThe same way we could have saved the billions we have already wasted in Iraq: get out.
Mary, San Diego, CaliforniaThe reconstruction has been nothing but one big boondoggle. From no-bid contracts to Cheney's Halliburton cronies, to the wholesale corruption and embezzlement by both the Iraqis and the American contractors. First wasted billion, shame on you. Second wasted billion, shame on us.
JonathanWhat kind of obligation does the U.S. have to help Iraqi refugees?If they were people who helped and supported the U.S., the military, etc., then yes we should help them. If not, Iraq needs to help its own citizens. They have oil revenue and U.S. reconstruction money.
MarkJack, None, of course. According to the Bush administration, we have used Iraq as a battlefield upon which we are fighting the evil-doers so that we won't have to fight them here. In other words, we have been willing to destroy Iraq, and kill tens of thousands of Iraq citizens, to avoid a war at home. That is hardly what I call nobility! Given that logic, why should we do anything for them?
Peter, Denver, ColoradoI suggest that V.P. Cheney and President Bush host 50 families each on their respective ranches. They created the mess and they can contribute to the clean-up.
Dottie, Overland Park, KansasThe answer is simple: every Iraqi that desires to come to the U.S. should be allowed in, no questions asked! After all, they didn't ask for the U.S. to come and "break" their country.
Matt, Memphis, TennesseeWould you support a bipartisan presidential ticket in 2008?Jack, There isn't a spit of difference between them anyway. Neither represents my interests. We need a few new parties that truly represent the middle and low class backbone of this country.
George, Fort Worth, TexasI'm down for a bipartisan ticket: McCain-Clinton 2008!
MaxI love the idea of a bipartisan ticket just as long as no politicians are included!
Rob, Delray Beach, FloridaI would support Mickey Mouse and Daffy Duck if they would end this hideous war and re-establish our country's reputation in the world.
W., Rio Rancho, New Mexico
