Finally, we’re getting more serious. Kudos to the Bush administration for finally cottoning on. But, of course, it’s an indictment of our military strategy that we can only boost the troop strength by delaying transfers and keeping some soldiers in the field long after they should get a break. Isn’t it obvious that we need to beef up our conventional forces? The public would be more than prepared to do so; the stakes are high; a draft should be avoided at all costs. At some point, the president is going to have to ask himself if we really do have all the tools to finish this job. The sooner the better.
HERE’S THE AD: It’s from the United Church of Christ – and CBS and NBC are refusing to run it because it’s too “controversial.” Decide for yourself. Josh has tracked down the lame network reasoning.
SPONG ON STOTT: Here’s a rather harsh take on John Stott’s evangelicalism from one of his arch opponents, John Shelby Spong. And here’s a useful guide to the heterogeneity of views among evangelical Christians – a diversity not represented by the political leaders of the religious right.
The Dish 