[IMC-Editorial] Letter: America shouldn't force religious freedom on Iraqis

[The Ayn Rand Institute]

Dear Editor:

"In Iraq most people don't want separation of church and state," our diplomats tell us. 
Even if it is true, so what? That people "want" to force their religion on others is no 
more worthy of respect than that a rapist "wants" to rape; regardless of how many people 
have such oppressive desires, they have no right to be left free to pursue them. The 
only reason America shouldn't force religious freedom down the throats of unwilling 
Iraqis--which it would have every right to do--is that it is not our role to civilize 
barbarians, and it is not worth sacrificing American lives to such a cause.

Rather than promote religious tyranny, America should see its military objectives 
through and get out of Iraq--outside of maybe a few military bases--with the proviso 
that we'll be back to topple any future government that should threaten our interests.

Sincerely,

Paul Blair
Ayn Rand Institute

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