Shoo!

That's what an Iraqi journalist was saying to Bush as he hurled his, apparently size 10 shoes, at George Bush. The journalist launched his shoes shouting, " This is a farewell gift you dog!"

I don't condone violence, but I don't blame his frustration. Although I wouldn't actually throw shoes or engage in any other violent behavior towards our president or anyone, I've certainly launched millions in my mind, both at George Bush and his entire administration. I've also thought about tossing shoes at some McCain supporters as well. And, if you count Sarah Palin, in my mind, I've lost an Imelda Marcos's worth of shoes in the direction of that woman.

This brings me back to one of my favorite movie quotes from Austin Powers, " Who throws a shoe? Honestlly?"

I'll tell ya who. Someone who's family has been killed in the "war", someone who has been kidnapped by the government. Someone, who has watched almost a million of his fellow Iraqi's die.

Violence is certainly not the answer but I can appreciate the bitter resentment and frustration. YET, violence only begets violence. In a world in such bitter turmoil, we all have to find a way to be proactive, productive, and, most of all, safe.

" Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me". Obviously the shoe thrower doesn't employ this principle. But, that doesn't mean that we can't.

My shoes are on, but my heart's with you. My heart is with those innocent US military and Iraqis who have lost their lives or who have watched those that they love, lose theirs.

This war was a mistake. It has cost us close to to a trillion dollars. That's just the monetary value. What's the price that we can put on human lives?

Think about it.