kendall - I agree with you. Fear is the problem. It's the problem between nations, it's the problem in society generally, and it's the problem in dysfunctional relationships of all kinds.

Only love can cast out fear, as anyone should know if they have loved deeply and sincerely. (No offense intended to you, McGrath, or anyone else here...I'm just discussing a philosophical concept.) The challenge to love rather than fear is one that confronts every one of us every day of our lives, and I'm afraid most of us have a whole lot to learn in rising to that challenge. I know I do.

There's trememdous fear out there right now...on all sides of the playing field.

I believe Coyote Breath is also right about the great risk and probability of some form of nuclear attack on a western nation at some point. That will also be done out of fear, and it will engender even greater fear as a result. It's really a very sad situation the whole way round, regardless of whether you're a US Marine or an Islamic warrior or whatever you happen to call yourself. There can never be security while people live in fear and hatred of one another. No amount of firepower can provide such security.

May people learn to love their neighbours as themselves, and not even consider taking such actions in the first place. I will defend my own borders if necessary, but I will not drop atomic bombs on people (assuming I was in a postion to). Never. I don't care upon what jusitification. I don't care if I die. I won't do it. I have a soul, and my soul cannot bear to carry such karma.

- LH