May 17, 2004

The New York Times > International > Middle East > Article Saying Rumsfeld Backed Harsh Tactics Stirs Controversy

Let's keep all this in perspective. We are in a war on terrorism. It will last a long time. We are at risk of other potentially catastrophic consequences from terrorists determined to kill us. We are a nation of laws. Terrible things happen in wars. America will defend itself.

Into this mix add a presidential election, both parties spending millions of dollars to gain/retain power and you have intense motivations to win...the war, the election, political advantage, and the hearts and minds of the American people.

We are in tough straits and we'd best not tear ourselves apart in the process.

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