My opinions on the subject are also mixed. However, this much I do know I believe....

What happened in NY, DC and PA was a tragedy and I believe it was meant to be an act of War against our Country and what it stands for. The acts that were perpetrated were meant to crumble our Economy and thousands of lives were lost because of it. Consider for a moment the scope of what the terrorists could of done if all they planned out had been accomplished. We could of had numerous more lives lost. Some of them could of been the life blood of our nation. Remember we are a Republic. This means we are governed by people we elect to govern us. If the plane that crashed in PA had hit the White House or the Capitol (as is being assumed) not only would our Economy been crippled but our leadership would of been impacted also. This plan was thought out methodically by the terrorists to bring America to her knees. And by the Grace and Mercy of God it did not succeed!

Now consider that we don't do anything to stop this kind of action from happening again. We are sitting ducks waiting for the next group of terrorists who hate America and what it stands for to attack. Next time we may be hit in other areas. Consider not having oil.... no cars to drive, astronomical prices if we do, depending on other countries to keep us going!!! Nuclear disasters, Communications disasters, Economic disasters, Health related disasters, the list can go on.

So our leaders are choosing to stand and say enough is enough. We will not be sitting ducks and wait until we are hit again to see what may be done to us. This is not a conventional war as we are use to fighting. Since it was a group of people how do you stop them????? Basically our leaders are saying the only thing that can be said. If you harbor a terrorist you side with them and not with us. They choose! Afganistan has choosen not to turn over Bin Laden.

Our Country will see more blood spilled over this but in the long run we are trying to preserve our freedoms and defend our way of life. I have a personal stake in this since my son is a marine and deployed already. I don't want any harm to come to him but on the same hand, your children and their childrens future depends on how we handle this crisis now. I know I don't want my grandchildren living under constant threats of terrorists or under communistic rule. If there is a better way to handle the situation let's let our representatives in Congress know our opinions so they can discuss them.

One final thought.... consider when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. We had a defined enemy. We knew the country responsible. Many innocent lives were lost on both sides in that war but your freedom and mine were preserved! It is easier to defend your country when you know who you are defending it against. In the case of cowards who hide out waiting to perform their next act of terrorism it is not so defined. So you need to identify the countries that are willing to harbor a known terrorist. Unfortunately that is the case this time.

May God continue to shine His grace on us and all the other countries that stand up with us!!!!!