I read with great sadness the warning that we might see troops on the streets of the city in the wake of the tragedy in Spain (The Argus, March 16).

We have been led to believe the war on Iraq would make the world a safer place. Indeed, only a few weeks ago I heard the Prime Minister say just that.

The cold light of day has now dawned.

The war has made the UK a prime target for a terrorist attack, hence the warning that we might see troops on the streets.

Moreover the preoccupation with the war and its aftermath has given the terrorists a world platform to promote their campaign of hatred.

The world is far from being a safer place and I am not ashamed that I was one among millions worldwide who opposed the war.

However, it is clear that Iraq will not be in a position to handle its own security and for that reason I would expect the international community, including the British troops, to remain in Iraq to help during this period of instability and insecurity.

I would go further and suggest we now have an obligation to do so.

-Jenny Barnard-Langston, Portslade