[TKEman]

I understand your concerns. People are angry right now, so I wouldn't take all said here as a reflection on what will actually happen in the war. Have you ever misspoke or gone over the edge in any of your posts? Look into your heart for the answer. No one truly wants innocent women and children killed. You know that Colin Powell and company don't want that. I think you overstate the case.

Yes, there are civil liberty concerns. Yes, some posters have gone over the line. However, let's not take Free Republic for more than it is. No one here is in a position of responsibility to order carpet bombings of women and children in refugee columns.

There will be innocent deaths in Afghanistan. No doubt about it. This is war. We did not start it. They did. Maybe you should email the Taliban government about their decision to harbor a man like Mr. Bin Laden. They are the ones ultimately bringing misfortune to their people, not Mr. Bush or Mr. Blair. Had they shown some concern for their country, they would've kicked Mr. Bin Laden out.

[nopardons]

Thank you. You are rational and reasonable, and understand what is at stake now.