I think you're right. And in 1991 we were all so awestruck over the concept of the Patriot missile. Now we think we know all about warfare. Although there have been horrific incidents, it's been 30 years since most of America was exposed to the realities of war. The President said from day one (9/12/01) that this would take a long time. He was right.
Our objective is different this time. In 1991, we just wanted to get Saddam out of Kuwait. This time we want to get him out. Period.
It's like that barbeque scene in Gone With the Wind when all the young men rush off to the glorious war. They had no idea what they were in for. I think our military knew this time. I think our President knew.
It's the sheeple who are clueless. War sucks. War stinks. But sometimes it's the only choice. This is one of those times.
(Rush just said somebody hacked into the Al-Jazeera website. Anybody else hearing this?)
Just read in Investor's Business Daily that Undersecretary of Defense Edward Aldridge says we can have a missle defense shield up by the end of next year and that it would be 90% effective.