Normally I try to contain my commentary to economics, but as a country, we have been held economic hostages of our fears. As we now are on the brink of war we are on the edge of freeing our fears as well as the oppression of the Iraqi people.
I have no doubt that the Iraqis have biological and chemical weapons, and that they have an interest is spreading terrorism, and that the present Iraq government is no better than an organized crime family holding the public in terror. But the big question was, do we have the right to remove the government of another country?
I repeat, the question was. The time for that discussion is now past. So, being my optimistic self; I see our troops very soon liberating an oppressed people, and the world will be appalled at what we uncover. We will be proud that we played a leadership role in removing a tyrant. Being a leader is being first to enter, often where others fear to tread. Everyone has those fears, we can imagine all these things going wrong, but as a people, and a country, we are leaders. I know we and those that stand with us will all be proud when a free Iraq looks for those to thank for putting an end to their hell, and the shame will fall on the rest.
Lastly, on a completely different subject, but one that still disturbs me deeply. Today would be Jay Lyon's 51st birthday. Please take some time and reflect on your life and your goals, and how they are valued within the context of living free with your family. The song plays only once for all of us, we need to stretch the dance until the piano man's fingers grow cold.
If anyone ever finds themselves backed against a wall, reach out, there is hope and help. If you think you have no one to turn to, I'm here, if I can't help, I know folks that can. With a stock market problem there are techniques that can mitigate the damage, but it is important to realize that life is more than stocks.
Sam
AI
