all of this has been very interesting and educational. i appreciate everyone's politeness. the info on China scares the crap out of me though! i really think that our country is fighting the wrong war right now. i don't think that it's working. but i'm not sure what we should be doing...so i've kept quiet about my feelings (at least publicly). but i'm not calling for an instant pull out. we caused all of this and we have to finish it.