"The Aftermath of War" The war is over (so they say). So why do troops still die? The death toll's mounting day by day and critics wonder "why?" "Why did we go to war?" they ask. "Why can't we find Hussein?" "Why can't we find those missing nukes?" "Why not in heaven's name?" "Why can't our soldiers leave Iraq?" "Why must they linger there?" "Why doesn't Bush say 'That's enough'?" "Why can't he seem to care?" But, maybe those who criticize should understand the score. What's going on is not a game. It's gruesome, bloody war. There are no halves or innings. There are no rules or refs. And unlike golf there is no prize when there is sudden death. In some ways it's like Calvary when Christ defeated sin. Our foe was wounded and he'll die and when he does, we'll win. But in the meantime we're on guard for mines and sneak attacks. Our victory is guaranteed, but we must watch our backs. --by Greg Asimakoupoulos: The Pastor is a Writer! The Partial Observer - Rhymes and Reasons