Yet, it's hard not to take personally criticisms of my government when I see it as acting to ensure the security of myself, my family, my community and my nation.

If you truly believe that perpetrating an unfounded war on Iraq that has now created at least two new generations of highly motivated terrorists is "...acting to ensure the security of myself, my family, my community and my nation..." I fear you are in for some very unpleasant surprises in the next few years.

I sincerely hope I am wrong about this, but...

tanstaafl.