September 11, 2001, Eight Years Later the Struggle for Justice Still Goes On

The lives of every American was changed eight years ago when al Qaeda terrorists hijacked airplanes to crash them into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon -- twin symbols of America's financial and military might. Another hijacked plane, intended for the White House or the Capitol, crashed in a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, due to the actions of those brave and selfless passengers who fought the hijackers. I often reminisce on the tragic events of that day and I shudder at the thought of such violence visiting our cities again.

New York will honor the 2,751 people who lost their lives after American Airlines Flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the north and south towers of the World Trade Center. President Obama, the first lady and White House staff will observe a moment of silence on the South Lawn at 8:46 a.m., the moment Flight 11 hit the north tower.

The president will then go to the Pentagon, where he will make remarks and participate in a wreath-laying ceremony for the 184 victims killed when American Airlines Flight 77 struck the building's west wall.

Rumsfeld signed secret act in 2004 to attack Al Qaeda ANYWHERE: Be concerned, be very concerned

In case you didn't already know, back in 2004 Rumsfeld basically wrote a blank check for the military to go wherever they want to in order to chase Al Qaeda:

These military raids, typically carried out by Special Operations forces, were authorized by a classified order that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld signed in the spring of 2004 with the approval of President Bush, the officials said. The secret order gave the military new authority to attack the Qaeda terrorist network anywhere in the world, and a more sweeping mandate to conduct operations in countries not at war with the United States. Source: New York Times

Basically this is saying that we can attack Al Qaeda in any country wherever they are, without the permission of the country whose border we cross. And we have the nerve to wonder why other countries don't like America?

Perhaps such a policy would be acceptable if this country had a track record of both reliable intelligence information and proved that it did not abuse it'd position as a world power for financial gain. The fact that this country has such a policy bothers me greatly.

I'm holding my breath until January 20th when the transfer of power is complete. Until this transfer, learning of this policy gives me no comfort, being well aware that it only takes one military action to propel us further into war. The bottom line is that I have little faith in the current administration to exercise sound judgment on anything pertaining to the future of this nation.

God help us!

Rumsfeld signed secret act in 2004 to attack Al Qaeda ANYWHERE: Be concerned, be very concerned

In case you didn't already know, back in 2004 Rumsfeld basically wrote a blank check for the military to go wherever they want to in order to chase Al Qaeda:

These military raids, typically carried out by Special Operations forces, were authorized by a classified order that Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld signed in the spring of 2004 with the approval of President Bush, the officials said. The secret order gave the military new authority to attack the Qaeda terrorist network anywhere in the world, and a more sweeping mandate to conduct operations in countries not at war with the United States. Source: New York Times

Basically this is saying that we can attack Al Qaeda in any country wherever they are, without the permission of the country whose border we cross. And we have the nerve to wonder why other countries don't like America?

Perhaps such a policy would be acceptable if this country had a track record of both reliable intelligence information and proved that it did not abuse it'd position as a world power for financial gain. The fact that this country has such a policy bothers me greatly.

I'm holding my breath until January 20th when the transfer of power is complete. Until this transfer, learning of this policy gives me no comfort, being well aware that it only takes one military action to propel us further into war. The bottom line is that I have little faith in the current administration to exercise sound judgment on anything pertaining to the future of this nation.

God help us!