David Sutherland , U.S. brigade commander in Iraq , says it 's hard to watch country fall apart . As U.S. begins airstrikes , he questions whether terrible losses from Iraq War are worth it . And while it might be wholly appropriate for the U.S. to provide humanitarian aid to those under siege , it 's the responsibility of the Iraqis to protect Iraq . Score: 7 It 's time to take off the training wheels . Sutherland : We need to focus on our own veterans , who have many needs unmet .
David Sutherland , U.S. brigade commander in Iraq , says it 's hard to watch country fall apart . As U.S. begins airstrikes , he questions whether terrible losses from Iraq War are worth it . Score: 7 It 's time to take off the training wheels . Sutherland : We need to focus on our own veterans , who have many needs unmet .