In 1941, Britain invaded Iraq to change their government (and to help assure themselves of access to Iraq oil). Eventually, the Iraqi people got rid of the outsiders. Those who fail to learn from history are destined to repeat it.

Citing protection from terror, laws are being changed to ``protect`` us. At first, they may seem logical given 911. Slippery path my friends, a path our founding Fathers wanted to avoid. Out of fear, we sacrifice freedom - a little bit at a time.

Can`t comment on the economy, seems like wages do not keep up with inflation so standard of living slips a bit. But still a good life can be had by most. Have a disabled friend I subsidize due to budget cuts. She has a tough life, cant afford medication. If everyone doing well took it upon themselves to help someone in need (part of tithing?), we would have a better world.

People overlook that Mohammad was a rebel (like Martin Luther sortof) and created a sect in the Muslim world. And they been fighting ever since. AND neither want any outsiders. They would rather die than have an outsider govern them.