http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3638001.stm

"The US says it expects other coalition nations to reassess their participation in Iraq's security forces as Spanish troops prepare to be called home."

It seems the Spanish government is giving in to terrorist threats (perhaps as a result of Bin Laden's latest video?) and pulling all its troops out of Iraq as soon as possible. I guess this is what happens when you put a Socialist in charge.

I know some people didn't agree with the war or the reasons given for it (in particular the WMD debate, which seems to be neverending over here) however surely they must agree that now we're in Iraq we should stay there until the country is stablised. I mean, if we pull out now what do you think will happen? Mob rule, followed by the replacement of Saddam with the leader of whichever group fills the political vacuum first. You'd think that all these people who say they are on the side of the Iraqi people would want them to have a democratic government, but they also want the only protection from mob violence.

Thoughts?