[Mr Rogers]

I'm not sure a majority ARE ready to live in peace with others. That is why we need to establish a democracy in the heart of muslim territory. Democracy is incompatible with muslim core beliefs so the core beliefs need to change.

To do that, we need 'good muslims' (like my roommate) to actively pursue change. The only alternative is to kill a billion people, or at least so many that the survivors will repent.

I'm willing to go that route if needed, but I'd like to try a more peaceful alternative first.

BTW - I'm in the military, as have been two of my kids. I don't shrink from the need for violence at times, but I like it to be a last resort, not the first.

[7thson]

I am former military - retired Navy. I have also had a tough life growing up. One lesson I learned from being picked on by bullies is after the first time, strike back hard and fast, with max force. People tend to leave you alone after that.

"Muslim core beliefs." You nailed it! I think we - the United States - is failing in attempting to replace their core belief with democracy. I think we need to replaced their core belief with another one that preaches love and forgiveness. That is Christainity.