I dunno, Dr. Howell. I too have some reservations about this war. Serving in the USMC from 69-73, i felt lots of the vitriole first hand. However, i do wonder how much longer the"War" would have lasted if many of the good folks at home would have acquiesced.
I am truly afraid that we have opened the proverbial "can of worms."
I have to wonder if some"peoples" in certain parts of the world just can't handle freedom;much less anything that approaches a democracy. Seems that some might be happier when they are ruled with an iron fist or when constantly whipped into a Jihadic freenzy.
I don't think many of us can begin to understand the Arab mind. Their history-their religion....
We've had 30 years now to do something about our energy dependency. And haven't. This dependency has led us to sleep with some very unsavory fellows.And the sheets stink.
I support our troops 100%. But i think they are going to need our support for a very long time on this one. Regards......
