Can't anyone see how this "patriotism"(aka paranoia, war-mongering, ETHNOCENTRISM) is an excuse for it being ok to be Anti-Muslim, anti-Middle Eastern. Aren't we Americans the same people who preach (though not always practice) the evils of racism, and acceptance of other religions?
For one thing, anyone who thinks that the "evil force" or "evil power" (thanks for the CRUSADING words, Dubya!) is Islam, apparently isn't aware that those who commit terrorism, and/or do it in the name of Allah, would be taking his name in vain, as no religion is a "violent religion".
And how does the existance of the Al Qaeda, and presence of Saddam justify the bombing of an entire country??? Oh....that's right, because some five year old boy playing in his room, having nothing to do whatsoever over either Al Qaeda or Saddam DOES deserve to die...C'MON!!! I guess one Iraqi defines them all, huh?
And just where is there a connection between Al Qaeda and Iraq, anyone. The only one I see is the letter "Q".
Too many responses consist of "well...I don't want to see war, either, but has to happen..." (Oh, it does,who made you boss?), and "well...they killed our innocent people..."
I have to be careful about this. IN NO WAY, do I/would I/ minimize the events of September 11th, but this "Eye for an Eye" mentality has got to go!
Violence does not solve anything, doesn't not result in anything...
..except blood.
And are innocent people worth what the President gives us that adrenaline rush to feel?
Peace IS Patriotic. War IS Terrorism.