Simply, starkly put

I just received this note from folks in Michigan as they prepare local events to mark the fifth anniversary of Bush and Cheney's invasion and occupation of Iraq. A good reminder, I believe, for all of us around the country to do whatever we can to end this wretched madness and bring the troops home. As of Monday, the number of US troops killed in Iraq was 3,960. Two respected research groups put the number of Iraqi deaths at over 1.1 million.

Here is the Michigan note:

"March 19th will be the fifth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, the beginning of the 6th year of war and occupation, the 6th year of senseless death and massive destruction. Five years is five years too many. We hope many of you will be involved in the many events both local and national that will occur around the anniversary date."