Support for Israel

At noon today I joined over thousands of people at a support for Israel across from the UN. I was amazed at the turnout in the 97 degree NYC heat. Something must be done. More than 1,000 rockets, missiles and other attacks recently have been launched against Israeli cities from Gaza and Lebanon. Israel has the right to self-defense and to assure the security of its citizens. Every country that has equality for men and women, tolerance for others and is a democracy must support Israel's response to these terrorist attacks. Terrorist must be destroyed. I was surprised to see that Sens. Hilary Rodham Clinton was there. Without a doubt she's trying to be a viable candidate for the next election.

I wonder what would happen if we could have armed forces that would allow recruits to pick and choose where they what they were going to defend rather than - fiat - I am the president and you go where and when I send you. Would people choose conflicts in Africa? Would more people sign up?