I agree with the sentiments expressed but let me give you another perspective on the strategy.
Since 9/11 we have toppled the two arab regimes who stuck their heads out the most. These two countries just happen to surround Iran and give us strategic positioning on Saudi Arabia and Syria. Militarily, this is a good thing.
On the cultural side, we are fighting an enemy that is more of an idea than a specifically targetable entity. From a Christian viewpoint, Jesus told us His Word would prevail wherever it is preached. Because of the success of conversion from Muslims, arab countries do not allow--under pain of death--the preaching of the Gospel. Democratic countries, on the other hand, begin with the basic freedoms of speech, religion and association.
If democracy can truly take hold in this region, then we have put a wooden stake through Islam's heart.
On the flip side, if we were to be more direct as the author suggests, we would likely incite a 2 billion person global bloodbath.
I think we're moving in the right direction strategically and I'll accept some (not all) of the ROP idiocy in exchange for the bigger picture.
Exactly.
Some Christians can be as clueless and irrational as your average muslim.
Nothing personal, Mac, but I opt for the "if we were to be more direct as the author suggests" option without further delay.
I reject your suicide by extreme Christianity. On a personal level, feel free, I couldn't care less, but please don't even try to make that choice for my family, my community and my country!