I've often said that these people who obviously don't understand what is going on in the world have never been in a school yard fight.
Your example is perfect. It makes the whole situation very clear - surely even for the extreme pacifists who think they can solve the worlds problems with a hug.
Excellent post Ms. U. and so true. It seems a lot of us are feeling outraged today. I've read several posts along the same general lines.
I really don't think there is a chance for the dems to get any power. I think they are pretty much done as a political party - unless they come up with something besides socialism as a vision. They've gotten so out of the mainstream they are almost laughable.
But should they get into power, I do think we'd need to worry about keeping our heads on our shoulders. We'll all be wearing burkas.