[Cacophonous]

Japan converted after getting whipped in WWII, South Korea after fifty years of occupation by the US, and the rest of the Pacific Rim undoubtedly was influenced by the US and British presence.

I for one, do not think it is worth it for the US to commit resources, and most important, lives, to make sure ragheads know how to govern themselves. It's a huge, long-term proposition, expensive in terms of lives (and money) and not worth it.

I would also submit (and risk the wrath of the continually offended) that the Oriental mindset, culture and work ethic are more conducive to representative government than the Middle Eastern.

[harpseal]

I agree with the points you made in your 340.