Negative Effects of the War on Terrorism Axia College University of Phoenix
Analysis of the unintended consequences and global impact of the War on Terrorism.
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War on Terrorism 1
Negative Effects of the War on Terrorism
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Axia College University of Phoenix
In your essay, you discuss the negative effects of the War on Terrorism, focusing on the financial
burden, human costs, and shifting missions of the war. How do you argue for the immediate
withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, considering the rising costs, casualties, and evolving
justifications for the war? Use specific examples from the essay to support your position.
Word Count Requirement: 800-1,000 words
Negative Effects of the War on Terrorism
Name
Axia College University of Phoenix
In your essay, you discuss the negative effects of the War on Terrorism, focusing on the financial
burden, human costs, and shifting missions of the war. How do you argue for the immediate
withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, considering the rising costs, casualties, and evolving
justifications for the war? Use specific examples from the essay to support your position.
Word Count Requirement: 800-1,000 words
War on Terrorism 2
Negative Effects of the War on Terrorism
September 11, 2001 will forever be remembered as a senseless tragedy that took the lives
of many American citizens. Following the horrific events that transpired on September 11th, the
Bush administration took drastic actions in holding all terrorists responsible for their actions by
retaliating with an invasion of Afghanistan. Nearly two years after the invasion of Afghanistan
began, former President George Bush announced the invasion of Iraq due to Saddam Hussein
housing potential weapons of mass destructions (Center for American Progress Action Fund,
, para. 1 While Bush faced off against Saddam and his powerful regime, it became
apparent that the Bush administration would continue supplying troops for combat and funding
the war until its mission was complete. Although the United States has not accomplished its
“mission”, troops should be withdrawn from Iraq immediately due to enormous debt, rising
fatalities, and constantly changing operational motives.
War in general is a costly task that is always underestimated; Iraq is a prime example of
the U.S. failing to take into account the overall costs of declaring war on another country.
According to the National Priorities Project and illustrated by figure 1, as of spring 2009, more
than 830 billon dollars have been allocated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom (National Priorities Project, 2009). Projections for 2009 make this year
the third highest year in regards to government spending in the War on Terrorism. With no
Negative Effects of the War on Terrorism
September 11, 2001 will forever be remembered as a senseless tragedy that took the lives
of many American citizens. Following the horrific events that transpired on September 11th, the
Bush administration took drastic actions in holding all terrorists responsible for their actions by
retaliating with an invasion of Afghanistan. Nearly two years after the invasion of Afghanistan
began, former President George Bush announced the invasion of Iraq due to Saddam Hussein
housing potential weapons of mass destructions (Center for American Progress Action Fund,
, para. 1 While Bush faced off against Saddam and his powerful regime, it became
apparent that the Bush administration would continue supplying troops for combat and funding
the war until its mission was complete. Although the United States has not accomplished its
“mission”, troops should be withdrawn from Iraq immediately due to enormous debt, rising
fatalities, and constantly changing operational motives.
War in general is a costly task that is always underestimated; Iraq is a prime example of
the U.S. failing to take into account the overall costs of declaring war on another country.
According to the National Priorities Project and illustrated by figure 1, as of spring 2009, more
than 830 billon dollars have been allocated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and
Operation Iraqi Freedom (National Priorities Project, 2009). Projections for 2009 make this year
the third highest year in regards to government spending in the War on Terrorism. With no
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