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When we bomb Iran's nuclear sites and oil pipelines, the first to complain will be the Democrats.

Not necessarily. You are probably very aware of efforts among Democrats and a growing number of Republicans in Congress to replace Rumsfeld as Secretary of Defense. While President Bush has stood firm on retaining Rumsfeld, there is another possibility that could work well in solidifying our nation, AND muting Democratic opposition.

Rumsfeld could tender a resignation (yet remain as an adviser). President Bush could then employ a strategy used successfully by FDR to quell political opposition by the opposing party. FDR accomplished it by naming the very conservative REPUBLICAN Henry Stimson as Secretary of War, a post he held throughout WWII.

Former Senator Sam Nunn could take the post of Secretary of Defense. Nunn, though a Democrat, is for a very strong military, is very strong on national defense, and is currently the co-chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NTI (Nuclear Threat Initiative), a charitable organization working to reduce the global threats from nuclear, biological and chemical weapons.

Among his other attributes, Sam Nunn is very opposed to allowing homosexuals in the military (led the opposition against Clinton's plan), voted to allow prayer in public schools, limit death penalty appeals, and for a balanced budget. His presence could mute Democratic opposition. Nunn's knowledge of the issues surrounding the spread of nuclear weapons might also work well in how we address Iran and North Korea.