Public must open its eyes to deception

With an invasion of Iran imminent, I feel that the voting public needs to wake up before another round of young men are sent off to war. To aid in this awakening, I implore everyone to research the reasons for our last two wars, as well as the rather porous excuses for our next foray into the Middle East. Do you find it odd that shortly before Sept. 11, 2001, our country's long desired plan to build an oil pipeline through Afghanistan was turned down by the Taliban during a diplomatic visit to the U.S.? Do you find it even more odd that nuclear weapons experts have revealed that Iran is, at best, a whopping 10 years away from even having the ability to build a nuclear weapon? The one great weakness of this nation is that its people are too easily lulled into a false sense of security and complacency. These past two wars, as well as our next one, will not be fought to preserve freedom. They will be fought to deepen the pockets of the men who so graciously allow you to pay their taxes for them. I ask that everyone keep their eyes open and educate themselves, since those in power are relying on you to stay uninformed. Carl Batchelor, Millville - Published in the Daily Journal, October 10, 2006