So far in the history of man nearly every civilization (up to the current, global civilization) built has experienced a precipitous failure.

I don't doubt for a minute that what we call 'western civilization' will be brought down, like Rome, under the weight of its own imperialism.

Call me crazy but I believe the world will be a better place when we start solving differences with other nations in the way God teaches us.

As I recall the Bible is pretty specific.

Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you....

not 'do it to others before they do it to you.'

This elvis is the core hypocrisy to the arab disdain, distrust and fear of the west.

Unfounded?

Abu Ghraib.