I'm twenty-five years old and readily understand the potential consequences of facing our enemies. Likewise, I understand the consequences of my future children if we don't do it here and now. What would Mr. Buchanan propose we do otherwise? Should we let Hitler, Jr. and his cohorts rise in power so that we have to sacrifice more of our children down the road?
And, how will the next generation of "even greater liberalism", courtesy of our brain-washed school system, react to such a call to duty? If we don't do it now, the decline of America is sure to set in. I hate to say it, but I don't believe we or I have much of a choice at this time. The reasons our enemies hate us no longer matter. We've been attacked and all I can focus on is here and now.
One of my ancestors was a crucial member of the Benedictine Revolution, quite possibly the first revolt against the British powers in America (or so Thomas Jefferson said). Several of my ancestors fought on both sides of the civil war, many for the Union. My great grandfather stormed Normandy and took part in Europe's liberation from the Nazis. My father spied on the Soviets during the Vietname era. If it's my turn to do my part for my country, so be it.
I cannot and will not lay on my death bed knowing that I sold my chidren and future generations out for my own selfishness and salvation. The human race has always been less than perfect and regime and regime of "evil" has risen to the top. The difference in the twenty-first century is that this time we can recognize it (based on what history has taught us) before it becomes a major threat and rid the world of its cancer before long-term disaster.
So, Mr. Buchanan. Instead of whining, give us a better solution. I'm sick of people complaining and not offering a better perspective or solution. People who can't offer a solution are just offering an agenda. And agendas don't do anything for our people in this time of need.
I'll give you a better solution. Keep Saddam contained and focus our efforts on destroying Al Qaeda cells.
Who is Hitler, Jr.? You don't really mean Saddam, do you? Unfortunately I am at work and don't have the infinite amount of time it would require to lay out the differences between Hitler and Hussein. I remember, during the Gulf War, hearing repeatedly how Hussein was the new Hitler. Please . Yeah, they're both corrupt and bear evil intentions (which puts them in the same boat with most Democratic nominees for POTUS), but that's about where the similarities end.
BTW, newbie, welcome to Free Republic. Being a young conservative in the Bluegrass, do I know you?