we've hit the landmark

well ONE was a landmark in reality. it's NOT a good thing either. now tell me, how is OUR presence in iraq the defense of OUR freedom? they were NOT the ones who were responsible for 9-11.

U.S. death toll in Iraq reaches 2,000
Iraqi election officials say voters approved new constitution


Tuesday, October 25, 2005; Posted: 9:12 p.m. EDT (01:12 GMT) BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- The U.S. military death toll in Iraq reached 2,000 Tuesday with the reports of three new deaths, and President Bush prepared the nation for more casualties, saying the "defense of freedom is worth our sacrifice."
"We've lost some of our nation's finest men and women in the war on terror," Bush said in a speech to military spouses at Bolling Air Force Base in Washington.
"Each loss of life is heartbreaking. And the best way to honor the sacrifice of our fallen troops is to complete the mission and lay the foundation of peace by spreading freedom."
The U.S. military milestone came as Iraqi election officials announced that the country's draft constitution won approval in a nationwide referendum.
The passage, regarded as a key step toward the establishment of Iraqi democracy, paves the way for an election for a new parliament in December. (Full story).....