VERY well said AmericanInToyko. You perfectly captured what so many of us feel, and fear. President Bush talked about this after 9/11, too. That this was our time to show what we are made of. Let us pray it's the stuff that will make the "greatest generation" proud and make their sacrifices worthwhile.
Thank you for your kind words.
Yes, it is time.
It is particularly clear when seen from far away, from overseas, that 'it is time'.
Indeed, Americans are now "on stage" and alQaida and our other foul enemies from Havana to Pyongyang are watching from the theatre seats as to how we react as a nation and a people.
Thank you again, Peach.