I Am Neither A Pessimist

Every Civilian's Death Diminishes Us, Collectively.

The Progress In Iraq Is Still Fragile. And It Could Still Be Reversed. Iraq Still Faces Innumerable Challenges, And They Will Be Evident During What Will Likely Be A Difficult Process As The Newly Elected Council Of Representatives Selects The Next Prime Minister, President, And Speaker Of The Council.

There Is No Military Solution To The Challenges Of Syria.

If You Look At Casualties, You Find Countries That Had Much Higher Loss Rates Per Capita Than The Us. Denmark Comes To Mind, The United Kingdom, They Have Suffered Heavy Losses At Various Points, The Germans As Well.

Money Can Be A Very Important Form Of "ammunition," Although We Should Never Forget That When You're Being Shot At The Most Important Ammunition Is Real Ammunition.