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Bush exaggerated and distorted pre-war intelligence about WMDs and terrorist ties. Frankly, breaking UN resolutions in itself does not even make sense as a reason for war. But even if it did, do you consider it honorable for Bush to work our country into a fearful frenzy about a mushroom cloud smoking gun when his real motivation (according to you) was merely to enforce UN resolutions and liberate the people of Iraq from Saddam? The undeniable issue here is the complete breach of trust with the American people.

Anyhow, Kerry's foreign policy credentials are among the most impressive on his resume. Speaking of Reagan, Kerry played a leading role in exposing the Iran-Contra scandal. By the way, Reagan was also the guy who financially supported both Osama bin Laden and Saddam during the 80's (whoops) while those crazy U.S. Bishops (not to mention the Pope) were naively demanding that we dramatically reduce the arms trade. Good thing Reagan didn't listen to those idiots and led "by strength of power." You see, what goes around comes around, and Bush has done unprecedentedly well at making sure there's a lot going around.

Bush's foreign policy credentials were zero when he entered the White House, and that is why he has been pushed around so easily by his neo-conservative advisors into doing such harmful things. Sen. Kerry has a 20-year record of focusing on foreign policy issues and you portray him outrageously as some kind of foreign policy rookie. Oh, by the way, I'm sure Sen. Kerry learned in Vietnam how to "sit down and have a chat" with dangerous enemies while he was being shot at... Sorry, but I think your comment is completely misinformed.

Cry of the Poor

"How can it be that even today there are still people dying of hunger? Condemned to illiteracy? Lacking the most basic medical care? Without a roof over their heads? . . .

"Christians must learn to make their act of faith in Christ by discerning His voice in the cry for help that rises from this world of poverty."
-- Pope John Paul II
Novo Millennio Ineunte, no. 50

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