Short commentary I wrote about 2 months ago

It seems as if the whole world is about to come undone. Little fires are breaking out all over and some are turning in to major revolutions, over throws. It could change the world map and change life as we know it. What is gone on?

When the violence first started in Tunisia I paid little attention to it. When fighting broke out in Egypt I was listening a little bit more, still not overly concerned. But now what is happening in the Middle East not only am I paying attention it has me concerned.

The list of country's in upheaval is growing daily. Besides the turmoil in Tunisia and Egypt, Iraq is still not put back together, same in Afghanistan, Iran is about to let loose, Libya, Yemen, Syria, Bahrain, Algeria things are happening and there are other country's either suffering unrest or about to.

On the surface it appears as if these outbreaks are from people in bondage yearning for a voice and a path towards democracy. Or is there an underlying force of Islam driving the violence? Either one of these scenarios America has a serious decision to make and at a time like this its not an easy one or popular. Do we get involved?

America is broke and our military is spread out to thin as it is, no argument there. But if the rebellions taking place are genuinely geared towards freedom and democracy we need to some how lend a hand and at least some direction. If we don't the freedom movement could be squelched by radical Islamists.

If it is the other scenario where radical Islam is at the root of this we still have to seriously look at the option of involvement. I myself have changed through the years and now wish America would quit meddling in other countries affairs but this is much different If radical fundamentalist Islam grows and unifies not much can stop it. So the time to act is now if this is the cause. But the real question is - do we?

Carey Masci

In Case You Missed This News Story

In case you missed it.
Today in Glandale, Arizona an Iraqi ran over his daughter with his car in a store parking lot. The reason? She was becoming to westernized.
Two things struck me in this story, and it wasn't the Iraqi's car. One is, that's usually what happens when you come to America, you become Westernized and number two, what kind of vehicle was the father in? A camel - No! A small foreign car - No! A good ole American SUV - Jeep Grand Cherokee! I think that's a bit westernized don't you? Wonder if he gets another virgin for this action?

Somehow the girl has to exploit this, do commercials, make money and become really Westernized to impress her lovable Dad, you know something like...
Are you run down? Need to get away? ........


Seriously, I hope the girl recovers, they find this creep and put him in a nice western jail for life.


CKM