@ Drac A forefather of my country once said 'Give me liberty or give me death' Freedom was foundation of US. I wish more of my countrymen realized how honored we are not to live in the situation you grew up in. @ everyone I must also remember even greater words once spoken-- "You hypocrites, first take the log out of you own eye, and then your will see clearly enough to take the speck out of you brother's eye." Politicians, and religious leaders everywhere should weigh every statement before uttering them. Most of us 'people' of the world would rather have no wars or threats of wars. I often wonder how Muslims say Jesus was a great man and prophet (not Messiah) and totally ignore teachings of said prophet that are so contradictory from some its extremist views. Finally, We are so blessed to have the freedom to converse with each other here openly and honestly. I shall always remember to honor anyone's right to disagree with me. Willie