PS, I’m with you on the politics. I tried to refrain from posting because war and politics are so controversial and brings out the worst of everybody.

I want to offer you my support for your voice of reason. I just feel sad about the state of current affairs for I remember a time when America was viewed as the beacon of liberty around the world. I’m afraid that America is slowly turning into a theocracy.

By fighting the Communists in Vietnam, we lost treasure and countless human lives. By engaging Vietnam now, and promoting business and cultural contacts, we are benefiting the people of both countries. To me, that is the lesson to be learned from history.

I think that people would feel differently about the Iraq war if we still had the draft and their children were at risk of being called to war.

PS, let time be the judge. I’m confident that the voice of reason will prevail.