More should be done to help Iraqis come to the U.S.

guest editorial by former Emporium resident Maj. Darryl W. Lyon

This week will recognize the sixth year of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In the coming months, the United States will draw down forces from Iraq and increase our presence in Afghanistan. This operational shift in strategy is significant, though not the only means to win the war against extremist fundamentalism. In addition to this shift, we should consider developing a liberal, monitored and fully funded immigration policy for Iraqi immigrants. Such a broad policy will help us win the war against extremist fundamentalism.
In November 2006, I witnessed an amazing thing. As an Infantry company commander, I visited our company’s Military Transition Team and their counterparts in An Numaniyah, Iraq. This joint force was in the final stages of validating an Iraqi Motorized Transportation Regiment to conduct independent operations. .....read MORE