Something in "Fahrenheit 9/11" struck a nerve. There is a scene where Lila Lipscomb – the woman whose son was killed in Iraq – is being questioned about the attitudes and beliefs she had before her son was killed. Michael Moore asks her, "What did you think of the war protesters?" She answers, "Oh, I HATED them…but then I found out they weren't against the soldiers; they were only against the government."

(I'm paraphrasing from memory here. I saw the film when it first came out. I would love to get the exact quote but I can't find it.)

This statement made me want to beat my head against the wall and scream, "WHY DIDN'T SHE KNOW THAT IN THE FIRST PLACE?"

I think this question is of crucial importance, but I really don't know the answer. If we knew the answer, it might hold the key to getting people like Lila Lipscomb on our side BEFORE their sons are killed.

I would like to hear your thoughts (if they're not too cynical).