Absolutely true! However the debate on this page highlites the point that many Americans think that all the people in the countries we invade want American-style Democracy. They dont! Without the support of the populace, any form of government will eventually fail. Why are we spending billions of dollars and thousands of American lives on a lost cause unless our leaders are either stupid or have an alterior motive.

Whether there was any government complicity in 911 as the Conspiricy theorists argue, its undeniable that politicians of all stripes seized the opportunity to ram through legislation that attacks the individuals rights to privacy and due process. Bush and the Republicans were at the forefront of this War of Terror.

Warren, it's wasn't a "Socialist" government that created Homeland Security, the Guantanamo Bay prison or wants unlimited rights ot tap your phone. Politicians of all stripes have learned that the Public will vote for someone who promises to protect them when they feel threatened. So they build up the threat in the media and enact laws and rules that erode our freedom. Should anyone question the need for these laws or restrictions the politicians claim they've done a great job, because nothings happened! Personally I'm willing to accept the risk if the alternative is the all-intrusive system that we have now.