600 dead isn't nearly as bad as everyone had originally predicted (numbers in the several thousand range). Ultimately their sacrafice is necessary to bring freedom to a country that has known none. Our presense there will be required for several years to come. However, the media focuses and sensationalizes the dead rather than bringing to light the good news that comes as a result of what we have done. Sadly good news doesn't sell so the bad news gets the attention. Mainly what we are seeing now are factions fighting for power and control over areas. Once those few are eliminated it is doubtful we will have major problems. As one talk show host here put it, "Their bench does not go very deep."