Quote:There appears to be a strong assumption that these places were peacful and thriving before our intervention. That couldn't be further from the truth. Just using Iraq as an example, there were mass murders between sects and attempts at ethnic cleansing. Whether there was a suicide bombing or not should not be the measuring stick for peace. The place was evil and spreading into Iran, Syria, and attempts into Kuwait.


In today's global climate, you do not need to look for trouble to find it. It will come looking for you. Americans have not known true peace since the birth of the nation. The world has not known true peace since the beginning of structured civilizations. There have always been battles for things other have that others want. Unfortunately, relative peace is only known by the inconvience and sacrifice of a few for the majority, projection of power and deterrent. Really would be nice for all Americans to leave their little bubbles in the US and travel abroad to see how they are treated elsewhere and experience that feeling of lack of security and vulnerability.


I'm still not getting the Mexico/ISIS connection. Last I knew people were trying to get out of Mexico, not immigrate in. I would also state the cartels pose more of an issue than any ISIS wannabes or jihadists. What would there be to gain? With that said, don't think islamic extremists aren't trying to get to the US through the Mexican border.