... Norm's position on that, Al, since his original comment contained no markers to indicate intended irony ... ... though his response made his intention clear.

Your comments display a sophisticated understanding of the Iraq situation which we, unfortunately, haven't seen from very many of our governmental leaders. And I haven't taken any of what you said as being anti military, just anti military action when you feel it is unwarranted. Nothing wrong with that.

On the other hand, there are some people out there who truly believe we should do away with our military. And they truly are fools.

----- jim o\-S