Some experts might defend their position by quantifying statisics such as our GDP, PPI, CPI imports v exports, etc.

But to me the defining item is the America people. More specifically their will detemrination. their belief in the moral imperative and their willingness to defend their freedom

In my humble view america made a mistake in doing away with the draft. Far too many young people are just too disengaged. They will candidly tell you they could care less about Iraq, etc because they know they will never have to fight that war or any. The iimigation issue has left us a less cohesive group . People have lost faith in their political corporate, religious leaders

So how can we turn this around and to whom can we turn?