I am currently taking a course in world history and am puzzled as to why so many liberals, and I would think Plato and Socrates would be considerd liberal, do not recall the teaching of these very wise men. They often times, when debating democracy and the freedom of individuals in societies, stressed the absolute need for a force to protect liberal societies. It seems the more liberal a state the more prepared its military must be. In fact, had it not been for the militarys of Greece and Rome democracy might never have come about. And it was Pato that said "Only the dead, have seen the end of war".

The liberal congress could not care less about what history has taught us and seems to welcome the message of a cowardly retreat from Iraq. It was the reputation of the Greeks and Romans that helped to maitain relativly peaceful and cultured societies, no one dared attack or take military action against them simply because the world knew the end result would be total defeat. It's also true that both these armies were contantly deployed while there citizens prospered.

It was disturbing, but not suprising, to see so many democrats attack General Petraues and insult one more time the integrity of those that protect our republic. They are critical of the Iraqi people for not wanting democracy, and yet the Iraqis had a ninety-percent turnout compared to our forty percent. They say the Iraqis are not willing to risk there lives for their country yet never mention the fact Iraqi soldiers and police officers face fire bombings and beheadings just for wearing the uniform. They mention the fact that Iranians and Syrian extremist are coming through there borders at an alarming rate and allow MILLIONS of Mexican nationals to break or laws, violate our consitution and undermine the rights of our citizens. Why doesn't Congress worry about the domestic enemy pouring through our southern border? It is sure votes for the socialist liberals that wantno citizens to vote. ( Amnesty and anchor babies)

It's so sad that the future of our country is at risk by the non-acting liberals that have done nothing since they've been in office except complain. Only through strength can peace be secured and theliberals are just proving to the Osama Bin Ladens of the world that the United States of America doesn't have the fortitude it had in times gone bad. Too many people in this country that consider themselves should study Plato and Socrates and ask themeselves just what the consequence will be when our military is not allowed to protect democracy.

I also want to say on September 11th I say a bunch of people near our goverment center holding up signs like " No blood for oil" "911 an inside job" and "bring home the troops" just a guess but I'll bet these people are far left and supporters of move-on.org. Free and liberal societies understand "Only the dead have seen the end of war" and understand it will always be a reality.