Invading a Toothless Old Tyrant Is NOT the Same as Fighting Terrorists

Saddam Hussein’s performance in court further signifies how cartoonish and demented he is. For all his domestic crimes -- he wasn’t a threat to the U.S. -- at least not one that should have diluted our mission to dismantle Al Quaeda. The Bush administration’s almost childlike attention span ought to inform us that they lack the focus and sophistication to plan and implement a plan that will be durable enough to successfully cripple the enemies who attacked us in 2001. John Kerry, who grew up the son of a diplomat and who understands firsthand the devastation of war, is often criticized as people “too serious.” I am thankful for that. I will support U.S. troops by casting my vote for John Kerry, who has shown every indication of being a commander in chief who is not so flippant with their lives, or the country’s destiny.