History bears out the only solution to world problems is coordinated efforts by a world organization. Simplistic passivism and appeasement have done more to encourage international criminals and war than any cause, except religion. It is a matter of fact that the United States has participated in apparent covert and public violations of other nations' sovereignty. These actions, whether justified or not, do not allow the U.S to abdicate its position of world authority and power and its obligation to project that power in the national interest.

As citizens of this country we have the right and obligation to voice our opinions and elect officials that support them. However, once elected, they are our representatives in spite of the polls and political rhetoric. We should demand an open government, that is not dependent on special interests, whether idealogical or economic. We have not had this situation for fifty years.

I believe that 9/11 incident was used to gather support for attacks on the rogue states that have been providing sanction and haven for the discontented, anti-western groups of the world. These groups have instigated and participated in effective terrorist attacks throughout the world. I am not going to attempt to appeal to emotionalism in recounting these incidents. Afghanistan was one of these havens. Iraq is another.

Afghanistan lacked economic power. Although Al-Qaeda had several sources of financial support, they did not have the economic abilities and resources of Iraq. Saddam Hussein has demonstrated his penchant for destruction in response to his perception of reality. If left to his own, he will become a significant power in the middle east and subsequently, the world. If you are not concerned about that eventuality, you don't understand human nature.

Protesters opposing action in Iraq are quick to point out the statements emanating from Europe and the counties middle east opposing action in Iraq. This seems to justify their position but, anti-American sentiment has nothing to do with the Iraqi situation. If you think the United States has engaged in international terrorism, you don't know what terrorism is. Look it up.

I applaud these demonstrators. They are resorting to extremes because of their frustration in getting their views publicized. The voices of individuals are lost in the din of hundreds of millions of voices and blaring, lock-stepped media outlets incapable of gathering independent information or expressing independent views.