That's because international Islamic religious fanatics have the same goal as the Axis fascists - the destruction of our way of life.
It's human nature to start taking things for granted again when danger isn't banging loudly on the door.
Of course, it's imperative that we stabilize Iraq and quickly reduce our armed role there.
War is the ultimate reality-based horror show.
Fortunately, it's still not too late to develop a comprehensive global strategy to eliminate our real enemy.
The old saying that war is a racket has taken on an even more shameful meaning.