[EYEWatchin]

It is my being a proud American, that makes me hope that we would never trade American blood to gain any favor from the Muslim world. I am behind (or shall I say embedded with) our President, and our Troops 110%! I will never believe the that the Muslim population of the world wishes goodwill to America.

Thanks for your time - Have a Great Day!

[hotpotato]

we would never trade American blood to gain any favor from the Muslim world.

I don't think that is happening. At least, not in such simple terms. You have to look at the big picture. We didn't trade American blood to gain favor of the French in WWII. We did it because we saw that if the Nazi regime were to continue, it would mean a major threat to us in the long run. If Iraqi's believe we are there to liberate them and not destroy them and that our target is Saddam and his cruel regime, a progressive government for the future is more likely. Which... in the end, means more peace for us.