This note links to a pictorial essay from the point of view of a  Conservative-GOP adherent.  This posting comes on the heels of the 5th anniversary of the War in Iraq.   It follows a number of anti-war demonstrations across the country. For those, as I do, who believe the military action in Iraq is simply part of a larger Global War on Terrorism, these demonstrations are a sad reflection on some, privileged to live in America today, because brave men who came before us stood up to tyrants who wished to plunder our Freedom. 

Moreover, the anti-war demonstrators spew a volley of half truths and full-up distortions in their zeal to “bring our Troops home”. So this blog today, actually a  powerpoint discussion (see link below) tries to offer an evidence-based rebuttal to the anti-war mantra. The anti-war folks cry: OIL! ; THERE WERE NO WMD’s ! ; SADDAM WASN’T OUR ENEMY! ; AMERICA CAN’T AFFORD THIS WAR ! ; etc, etc.  

But the evidence says: IT’S NOT THE STUPID OIL; THERE WAS AND IS A WMD THREAT; SADDAM WAS WORKING WITH AL QAEDA; THE WAR IS NOT OUR PRIMARY BUDGET THREAT.   Some will believe this analysis; some will not. But a good part of the data is laid out. All can draw their own conclusions.

My own belief is that the threat to our Freedom is real and serious. Can we be the American generation that fails to carry the torch of Liberty? Will we be the shirkers, who were so concerned with our own well being that we squandered the secure America we inherited, and left tyranny for our children and grandchildren.   Our Military will certainly not be such shirkers. But some of our politicians and peaceniks may very well try. We should not let them succeed!

“All that is necessary for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing” ……. Edmund Burke

The link below will  take you to the Powerpoint charts. At the site, to view, click on the icon below the chart, "full” (i.e.,  full screen view); then use the new bottom arrows to navigate from chart to chart.  Here's the link; please discuss the issue with your friends and  pass along your thoughts to your Congressional Representatives and other community leaders: http://www.slideshare.net/MarkS181    , see  DEFENDING THE NECESSITY FOR WAR