[kristinn]

By allowing global terrorism to spread like a cancer in the 90s, the civilized world faces an enemy, largely of its own creation, that can do it mortal harm.

That has to be dealt with. In most situations it will be like what we are doing in the Philippines and Georgia.

All-out wars against nations--with the exception of Iraq--don't look to be necessary at this time.

I don't want the U.S. to be in a perpetual state of war, but, as is our history, we have to face what we allowed to fester in times of peace with war.

[ridensm]

Kristinn, if we go after Iraq it will be the first time our country has been the aggressor in a military action. Do you really think it will end there?

I despise terrorism too. Do I think bombing the hell out of Afghanistan has wiped out that threat? No. Do I think wiping out Iraq will prevent another 9/11? No.

So my question remains. Where do we go from here. All indications at the start of this thing were we'd go after the Taliban. An offensive in Iraq is a relatively new development. You've studied government, its inherent evils, and how it works. You ever wonder if there may be an ulterior motive at work?