| | Byron wrote:
"Liberty at home is more important than liberty abroad. Period. For example, how can you fight a war against religious fundamentalism abroad if you practice it at home?
I also find it suspect that 26+ people voted "certainly" when we have yet to see how the American intervention in Iraq will play out. You can reasonably vote "probably" . . . but "certainly"? We have established a democracy, but democracy and liberty do not always go hand-in-hand. Far from it. We see even here in America that a majority can vote away the rights of a minority.
In Iraq, the majority voted into power Shiite Muslims who have said they will establish a government with Islam and the Koran as a pillar. That sounds like Iran to me (the more important enemy in my opinion). Given how Islamic fundamentalism is the enemy, I am not sure how anyone can think that this is a step in the right direction (bear in mind that the Sunnis were more secular than the Shiites).
I do not doubt that the President's intentions are good, but you know what they say about what the road to Hell is paved with."
I dig you, Byron! I will buy you a beer, first opportunity I have!
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