I'm not a fan of war as a tool of international relations. I like the saying, "If war were the answer, then there would be no questions." War makes more enemies than are killed or conquered. If someone killed one of my kids through an act of war, I would NEVER find it in my heart to forgive. In our middle eastern exploits, perhaps 500,000 civilians have died... that's a lot of hatred to face. However... my heart is in a different place tonight. We have sent thousands of our soldiers to fight in Afghanistan. These are sons, daughters, fathers, mothers... friends and family. I can't imagine a lonlier feeling than to be in those dangerous, inhospitible locales, risking one's life daily, and living in the most uncomfortable, unforgiving environment on earth -- believing that Amercan's citizenry had forgotten me, or no longer cared why I was there! It's our responsibility to know what our country's plan is ... and if we can figure that out, then we ...
What I've pondered, experienced, and sometimes, learned in my 70+ years on Earth. This includes writing on teleprompters, computer software, music, guitars, playing guitar, politics, justice, human frailty, the world, Texas and anything else that I really think needs to be addressed.