A glimmer of hope from Michelle Malkin

Returning from Iraq, Michelle Malkin has begun to tell her stories. A key line from her first report:

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I came to Iraq a darkening pessimist about the war, due in large part to my doubts about the compatability of Islam and Western-style democracy, but also as a result of the steady, sensational diet of “grim milestone” and “daily IED count” media coverage that aids the insurgency.

I left Iraq with unexpected hope and resolve.