What is truth? The modern deluge of information makes the ancient question more pertinent than ever. Here may be found those musings, lengthy and otherwise, which represent my pursuit of the answer.

 
This site is probably the best I have ever read on the issue of Iraq, terrorism and this strange new post-9-11 world. I cannot recommend it more highly.

A few comments, though, as I read, I realize how flat my prose falls:

Mr. Lee Harris is right in his assessment of the effect of September 11's terrorism on the world. Whatever happens, our former assumptions, policies and even terms are largely obsolete.

The options left us for dealing with such nations as Iraq and North Korea under the former rules of engagement are intolerable. They afford no guarantee of safety and no means of protection against another attack.

The harsh names and outmoded vocabulary that pundits on both sides have been throwing at one another are not capable of leading us to arrive at any real conclusion. Whether or not one agrees with Mr. Harris' conclusion, one must answer not with criticism alone but with a viable alternative.

These are the facts as I see them. If I err, enlighten me.
posted by Fr. A at 4:09 PM 0 comments