my point is this - if we somehow endeavor to position ourselves as a great people, a great culture, then papering over our collective past - then we are neither great nor honest.

we were wrong to invade iraq. many thousands died because of our error. this cannot be denied. it does not go away. it is our responsibility - we live in a democracy - we all share the blame.

call out chavez and putin and everyone else you want - but remember - that finger points out - four fingers point back….