America Thru the Looking Glass

The Mini Editorial from the 11/28/05 front page of the Sioux City Journal says it all:

Men who spent part of their youth partying in the Air Guard or collecting five deferments all while their (our) country was at war are now looked upon as heroes, while men who risk their lives, many with Silver and Bronze Stars and Purple Hearts, are called cowards and worse. Can anyone tell me: Just when did the United States go through the looking glass?

Russ Lehr, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Thru the looking glass indeed. Shows what will happen to a country when its leaders are totally without scruples and will do anything to retain and increase their power. 9/11 gave Bush huge leverage to do whatever he wanted and keep the Democrats under his thumb. A truly patriotic president would have sought to bring the country together in genuine healing and resolve, instead of using tragedy to promote endless war and the destruction of our constitution.

Now perhaps is the most dangerous period for all of us - Bush is threatened with exposure and loss of power. Never forget that he is willing to do to almost anything to stampede frightened voters.