>Other than being opposed to war, I happen to believe the current action is not well thought through & is likely to cause more suffering throughout the world & could lead (in the short term, at least) to an increase in terrorism. The then director of the CIA, Robert Gates, & National Security Advisor, Zbigniew Brezinski, have both admitted to aiding the Mujahadeen in July 1979 in order to draw Russia into "the Afghan trap" - Brezinski wrote a memo to Carter stating "We now have the opportunity of giving to the USSR its Vietnam war". I may be wrong, & hope that I am, but I can see this becoming Americas 2nd Vietnam.
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>If you can direct me to similar articles which shed a positive light on the current action, I would be most interested.
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>I'm sorry if my views offend you, but I do believe that all views should be aired.

I agree with you that all views should be aired as I hope, and am certain, that many views were shared during the high level discussions in this country among our leaders. President Bush is no dummy no matter what the pundits said prior to September 11. He has surrounded himself with some of the the best advisors anyone could ask for. Each advisor and cabinet member is no flunkie to be sure and each speaks their own mind. The best decisions in the long run can only be made when dissenting voices can be heard.

I disagree with your pacifists views because in the long run these positions only invite more negative actions. A bully never retreats until you fight back.