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Our problems with two current regimes in the Middle East, Iran and Syria, could both be resolved by a protracted campaign of unrestricted bombing until they sued for peace. Then, no occupation, no "foreign aid" to rebuild their infrastructure, or to speed their progress toward democracy. Islamic nations in the region would notice this change and adjust their foreign policy and support for terrorists accordingly.

The only friends we have in the entire region are the Kurds, because we prevented Saddam from eliminating them. While free from his yoke, they managed to develop their own brand of democracy, and their own security, through forces loyal to their homeland.

p>People really do want to be free, and safe. That also includes citizens of the United States. Now, if only we could convince our elected leadership of that fact. br> -- R. Goodson br> Vero Beach, Florida /p> p> Extreme Makeover: World Edition requires demolition before a new edifice can be constructed. The U.S. skipped that step and tried to build without a foundation. One must be willing to destroy to create. br> -- David Govett br> Davis, California /p> p> THE WORST IS YET TO COME br> Re: Jed Babbin's

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