2006: A Year for the Gallows

The year has drawn to a close and what way to end it by reading the news and finding out that Saddam Hussein’s fate hung in the gallows, literally. Frankly, I don’t really care, because the man responsible for 9/11 still has not been brought to justice. Our attention was distracted by a terrible Iraqi dictator and we lost focus on what the real mission was. But I’m not one to step up onto any political soapbox so I’ll step down before I trip and fall.

I mean, seriously, am I to raise a toast at midnight and graciously give thanks for ending the year with a hanging? Should I bring in a new year knowing that we hunted a terrorist but settled for a dictator? Don’t get me wrong, Saddam did some terrible things to his own people and needed to be brought to justice but I don’t think we should forget about the real problem still roaming free somewhere in Afghanistan or Pakistan. If we really need to deploy more troops to the cause, why not send them to find Osama and bring him to justice?

I would really like to see peace throughout the world in 2007 but my optimism is running a little fickle. I would really like to see our troops come home and be with their families that they love and miss so dearly. And if our president wants to leave the Whitehouse somewhat redeemed, show me an early morning headline that states “Osama bin Laden Captured and Brought to Justice.” Maybe then I will enjoy my bagel with cream cheese and a glass of orange juice.