In a word, probably, it certainly doesn’t do anything to foster diplomatic relations with non-extremist nations and offers up just another excuse for the small percentage of Islamic jihadists who already hate America.
When my oldest son, a Marine, left for war and crossed the border from Kuwait into Iraq in March 2003 I started writing my conscience. After two tours that young combat veteran’s mother is now an ardent peace activist and advocate for social, environmental and economic justice.
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