John Moltz

Losing the message

There is something to learn from Spain's election. I fear the message isn't getting through, though.

Bush Calls for Unity Behind War on Terrorism

"It sends a terrible message if the terrorists believe they can attack those who are fighting them the hardest and have an effect on them," said a senior Bush administration official.

What I wish is that it would send a message to the Bush administration that "fighting terrorists the hardest" isn't going after straw horses and delaying going after the real enemy until it's the best time politically.