Why Do Some Believe That Releasing A Terrorist Leader Would Reduce Terrorism?

Qais al-Khazali: set to take on a leading role in Iraqi politics after his release. Photograph: Sabah Arar/AFP/Getty Images

U.S. Failure To Neutralize Shiite Militia In Iraq Threatens To Snarl Pullout -- Washington Post

BAGHDAD -- A failed effort by the United States to neutralize a powerful Shiite militant group in Iraq has left in place a dangerous force whose attacks on American troops threaten to complicate the U.S. drawdown, according to American and Iraqi officials.

The group, Asaib Ahl al-Haq, kidnapped an American defense contractor last month, and U.S. officials say its members appear to be forming alliances with other Shiite militias to attack Baghdad's Green Zone and U.S. military bases with rockets.

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My Comment: Some people are simply born bad. Reconciliation and compromise are only tools for them to use to accomplish whatever goals that they wish. In this case .... U.S. lives are now at risk as well as our Iraqi allies .... and the election process will only be a focal point for these newly released terrorists to target.