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The government needs to bring the troops in Iraq home. Too many families are suffering financially trying to support their loved ones fighting. My cousin just got married to a soldier over in Iraq not too long ago and they now have a baby to take care of as well. This means the daughter is growing up without a father always around. If the president would bring the troops home that are overseas then everyone could be reunited with their families instead of fighting a war no one is winning. I think the war is not needed. We’ve been over in Iraq for far too long now and the government is just continuing to spend money that we Americans could use. My family sends care packages to my cousin’s husband who is fighting when in reality the government should be doing this. The government should make sure the troops have food, clean drinking water, and soap.

With all the money the government has to spend on different things for the military, this shouldn’t be a problem for the government but it is. Many families struggle to make sure their loved ones are taken care of. The economy is low right now making it hard for my family and other families to send things overseas. Many people are losing their jobs which means they have to strive to find food for their family at home let alone the family member overseas.

My cousin has to make sure her baby has diapers, food, and nutrients to live. It’s hard for her to do this without her husband here to help her. If the government would send the troops home and stop spending so much money on the war that is not necessary then families could reunite and it could bring the economy back.