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[RayZentz AT aol.com]

Toni, I have no argument with either of the three points you raised.
 
However, I note you neatly avoided answering my question.   I  will restate 
it for you, and for others who may not remember.
 
Would you rather have terrorists attacking trained soldiers there, or  
untrained schoolchildren here?
 
My brother-in-lay is a special forces pilot who is constantly back and  forth 
in various areas.   He was in MT briefly on leave a few weeks  ago, and I 
asked him how he felt about it all.   He was the one who  voiced the opinion 
reflected in the question I pose to you.
 
Now, I realize there are no guarantees... in anything.   It  becomes a matter 
of degree, and preparation.   While things are still  going on there, it 
gives me time to teach and prepare my children for any  eventuality I can 
imagine. 
  This is what I am currently engaged in  doing.
 
I do not call myself "well fixed", as you put it.   However, I am  not 
relying on anyone to take care of me, or mine.  That is my  responsibility, 
and I 
take it very seriously.   
 
Ray