Sensible post, nin.
I don't agree with the idea that if we stay away from those countries that they will leave us alone, though. I am of the opinion that diplomacy time is over. They hate us for more than just meddling. They hate us because our type of society is a direct threat to theirs. They seem to respect force, so I believe we should provide it.
And, Iraq definately is not a happy/joy place. Just a lot better (and improving) than it was before we got there. We agree.
This comment was edited on Jun 17, 17:28.