America's Madrid?

Lieutenant Colonel Powl Smith discusses the violence in Iraq and what it is that the terrorists are trying to accomplish - to intimidate Americans and change the outcome of our elections, just like they did in Madrid.

But the truth is, in Iraq today, America is facing its own Madrid. Whether you are Democrat, Republican, or independent, it should anger you to the very core that our enemies are trying to slaughter American soldiers, innocent Iraqis, and indeed, just about anyone they can find, every day in order to frighten us into retreating. Winning this war will thus ultimately require more than conventional military might. It is in ourselves--as individuals and as a nation--that we will find victory or defeat.

There's no secret where I stand, and if I were younger, I'd be back in the Navy, doing my part to protect and defend freedom.

Where would you be?