[Suzi]

I have been concerned enough for the last week or so, that I decided that I would learn as much as possible. First I began going over the histories of WWII, Korea and the Vietnam conflicts - what started it all, what provoked us to enter the conflicts and then the outcomes. Then I superficially went over the wars about religion throughout mankind - like the Romans, as an example. I tried to catorgise them into "original " instigators, who else entered the conflicts and why and outcomes and unintended consequences. I'm still working this out in my head but the picture is getting clearer. The posts that many have provided have helped greatly in my understanding. Each poster has come forth with an opinion based on life experiences and those are very valuable to contribute. If you have been in the armed services, you contribute concerns to national defense. Many who are Christians have empathy for the defenseless copts.
Their concerns are based on passivisivim and "we should all get along and tolerate each others differences". Intelectuals are of the opinion that we can "think" our way out of this, a peaceful discourse if you will. People with wealth and power think war is an opportunity to gain more of the same. Politicians don't say too much for fear it could reflect on their re-election. The media is there for every sound byte and depending on the party they are affilated with, will slant the news their direction. Whats really good for us as a country is illusive. Not that anything I may finally believe will have any bearing on what our government may or may not do, I should have some opinions formed soon. I feel myself beginning to lean in a direction that is a bit uncomfortable for me. So, I'm entering new territory for thought. Everyones posts have been very thought provoking. Real interest from very learnned people who have shared their life experiences and opinions. I am beginning to think that there may be only one answer - and if thats the case, we better make sure its for the right reasons and not look back - not second guess our choice and just suffer the consequences. But the American people will need to be dealt with honestly. We all will need "frank" answers to our questions. No boloney about PC, no dancing about important issues or special agreements, contracts, and money to prop-up other entities. NO MORE muslim immigration. And our allies need to be on board or they can consider themselves off the Christmas list. We have become so wishy-washy, so PC that we aren't even allowed to call our enemies our enemies. Thats whats "hogwash". Call it what it is and then do something about it until its done. AND THEN KEEP OUR NOSE OUT OF OTHER COUNTRIES BUSINESS.