I disagree. Read my earlier posts to Iconoclast in this thread as to why. Since I am too lazy to respost them.
You're free to disagree with Cindy, and she with you regarding your personal feelings on the matter.
As for America's official involvement in the mideast, any such involvement should be for America's beneifit first and foremost--now and forever.
Unfortunately, America has already gotten itself all mixed-up in Mideast affairs, and so may not just be able to walk away from the goings on there.
But whatever course America charts, should always try to favor a move toward disentangling herself from the insanity of the Mideast.