I am filled with apprehension at the thought of U.S. military action in the Middle East during this volatile time. However, I also believe that terrorism is truly evil and cannot be tolerated by a civilized world. 

I can only hope and pray that our efforts will be focused on bringing murderers to justice and that there are no hidden political agendas that will surface during this military operation. The United States must do its absolute best to target the guilty and protect the oppressed people of Afghanistan who are starving.

I wish we lived in a peaceful, united world today. But we don't, and as long as there are groups willing to resort to terrorism, nations must band together in defense. Perhaps this dreadful drama will help us all commit more deeply to the sanctity of human life and somehow bring us closer to universal understanding. As crazy as it sounds, I have hope that something good will come from all of this.

Trystan Dean —  Greenfield.  

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