The American Spectator

You want to prevent another 9/11? Then go after the Islamic fascists — and hard. You want to stop another Virginal Tech? Then get rid of these “gun free zones” on campuses.

p>Don’t get me wrong. We should remember the tragedies that have occurred. But we need to stop dwelling on them. We need to learn from them and then take action to make sure they never happen again. Catering to Islamic fascists and creating more gun free zones aren’t answers — they are dangerous feel-good solutions that are going to get more people killed. We need to start holding these politicians, school boards and campus regents accountable and responsible. We need to enact policies that will protect the American citizen. br> — Carol br> Hillsboro, Oregon /p>

Today we get two for the price of one. Both articles are among Mr. Hillyer’s best.

There is a great deal of self-doubt in America today. Why? Initially we ought to recall the sustained and ongoing attacks on American institutions by Democrats. This assault began in the 1960s and has continued relentlessly against the military, the court system, the Republican Party, and most especially against this President.

There has existed, for the past almost 7 years, an unprecedented clarion cry against President Bush and every single action he has taken. Democrats take their playbook from communist dictators. Dictators must have an enemy against whom to rally the “people.” The democrats have demonized the Military, Christianity, morals and education among others. Now the United States is its own enemy.

But more than any single institution they have gone after this President. He is clearly vulnerable. He has spent billions foolishly. Fiscally he is a Democrat. He does not speak well in public. He served only in the National Guard — which he has in common with most sons of privilege — Bill Clinton excepted: he didn’t serve at all. And his connection with an oil family makes him a great target for lies and baseless accusations when fuel prices rise. Oh yes! He has politicized politics!

p>Why should doubt surprise us? Doubt and timidity is what democrats need to prevail. They are now reaping the harvest in fields of lies they have been planting and carefully cultivating for more than forty years. You can mark my words. One day a Democrat President will not leave office at the appointed time. It will be because there is a “terrible crisis that will not permit elections at this time.” Then, the dream that is America will be gone. Forever. br> — Jay Molyneaux br> Quit, Cut & Run, USA /p>