Among the debates last night on “Politically Incorrect” was one premised on the need to know the enemy before launching a retaliatory strike.
Two of the panelists took great offence at this notion and interpreted it as a Freudian exercise rather than the basis of a sound military strategy.
I think part of the debate which has raged on this thread is also premised on that basic disagreement; and the lines drawn have been between those who’d rather deliberate and gather information - and those who feel we must act hard, we must act now, and we must do so without further delay. And of course, throw into the mix political disagreements, insinuations, assumptions, suspicion, some mean words (to which I’ve admittedly contributed), differing opinions on how best to spend an evening in bed, literary tastes; and, sadly enough, tension between the pro and anti-Fabio factions. 
We are all somehow affected and we all share a sense of grief and helplessness. I won’t presume to possess the insight to second-guess our military response so I’ll bow out of that argument. BTW, thank you, vineyridge, ma’am ( 
), for posting the most insightful and frighteningly complex letter from Richard Kidd.
I do think, though, that this thread presents us an opportunity to affect change in our own microcosmic way by addressing how best we, virtual strangers strewn throughout the world and North America, can best help out our fellow horsemen and women at this time of sociopolitical and economic distress.
Hugs to you Canter and I hope you know that I’m here to lend you an ear, a shoulder, or share with you a pitcher of sour apple martinis.
