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	Name:	Jaybird -
	Subject:	Yes, Foreign Policy
	Date:	1/16/2012 12:20:31 AM

You seem to be quite knowledgeable about our foreign policy. However I don't understand your fervor towards islamic nations. The very allies you say we should defend are the ones who attacked us. Most of the 911 bombers were from Saudi Arabia. Most in detention at Guantanamo are from Yemen. We have never placed economic sanctions on either country or publicly chastised them for supporting terrorist groups. On the other hand we are on the cusp of invading Iran. We will be fully involved in three wars. With fighting currently occurring in the Sudan, Libya, and who knows where else. Meanwhile we are expected to sacrifice more and more liberties at home. What are we so afraid of and why? I have zero thoughts of being struck by a snipers shot while wake boarding through Kowaliga. That is thanks to all the various law enforcement agencies we already have. 10 years in operation and homeland security hasn't spared us any major catastrophes. Two terrorist plots were foiled however thanks to patriotic citizens. The underwear bomber and the shoe bomber both were taken by persons flying with them. We are strong. A terriorist in a turban has less chance in Al than Islamic soldier at Ft Hood( no guns allowed there). Why sacrifice anything? Is our constitution no longer valid? For those of us who are Christians, how long do we allow murder in our name? Does the command to love thy enemy not apply to us? As Americans are not all men created equal? We reap what we sow. Please help me to understand your point of view.

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin