I too hope that the Bush administration takes a reasonable approach to the situation. Unfortunately, the extent of the mass murder here may call for much more than dropping a few bombs on an Iraqi command and control center and then declaring victory.

I am afraid that we have reached a point where the normal rules of engagement will no longer apply. We may in fact need a war to re-set the natural order between Nations to stop the madness that seems to be coming out of several middle eastern countries.

If that is the direction that the Bush Administration feels is prudent, I will support it. The Bush administration may decide that we as a nation have no choice. We must defend ourselves first. That is an unfortunate fact of war. The events were likely set in motion as much as 12 months ago by a foolish coward named Osama Bin Ladin. Those who protect him are just as guilty as he.