Actually, what we need is a presence in the heart of the enenmy. That's why we're going in. But if we don't move soon, we'll be the laughing stock of the whole world and hot spots will popping up all over the place. The tyrants will be emboldened by our indecision, weakness, lack of resolve, appeasement and pandering. Now is the time we need to flex our muscles and do the right thing, imo.