Regrettably, it falls, once again, to the United States, and a VERY small select group of its allies, to stand up against the forces which would destroy Western Civilization. We have the strength, yes. But do we have the will? Are we about to turn over both Houses of Congress to the Howard Deans and Ned Lamonts of the not-so-loyal opposition who will, I believe, promote a policy either of appeasement or unilateral withdrawal? We need to pray—and pray hard, and in equal measures, for the wisdom of both our electorate and elected officials, and of course, for our men and women in uniform. All these are necessary ingredients to achieve success in the treacherous days ahead.

Divisiveness is, to an extent, an inevitable by-product of democracy. But the question is not whether we have the right to disagree. Of course we do. The real question is whether, given a grave international crisis, which presents a clear and present danger to the future of humankind, it is responsible to pursue a cynical opposition for partisan political gain. With all my heart, I hope that, as Americans, we prove capable of rising above our petty differences, and subordinate them to the good of the civilized world, the survival of which we can (I dare presume) all agree is worthy of our support.

Warren R. Graham
Copyright 2006