Hierarchy of Needs

Now, I was just watching a news clip this weekend about Iraq's having to drink contaminated water because the treatment facilities were inoperable. But we are going to divert money from basic needs to more police and guards? This in a democracy? Now, I do understand that because of Bush's miscalcuations on post-war efforts it is close to impossible to get anything constructive done. But why, after nearly a year and a half after the invasion, are we still at the point where we cannot even provide the basics like clean water, power and sewers?:

"The proposal by U.S. Ambassador to Iraq John Negroponte reflected the realization that without better security in the nation torn by an anti-U.S. insurgency, long-term rebuilding is impossible, the official said.

Among other things, Negroponte proposed spending about $1.8 billion now earmarked for water, sewage and electricity to expand the Iraqi police, border patrol and national guard and increase the number of border posts, he said. "

What a mess!