I live in Korea and many, many of my neighbors have worked or studied, or have relatives in the U.S. They lead stable and relatively prosperous lives in an environment of less crime and better education than many places in the States.Originally Posted by sheepshead
I do not look forward to the 6th, 7th, ....anniversaries.
Ask the people of Seoul, Tokyo, Berlin etc if our presence there is worth it to them? Ask next time you buy a Hyundai or that LG refrigerator on your kitchen, or your neighbors Subaru or VW.
Surrounded by Japan, China, and North Korea, the South Koreans know exactly who their best friend is and how their modernization came to be. The significance of the American sacrifices of 55 years ago are not lost upon them.
While the cultural differences between Koreans and Iraqis have to be considered before any hard conclusions are formed, there is no question that the U.S. presence in South Korea has been a huge positive for both sides.
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