The conflict in Iran gives us another item to concern ourselves with, as if we didn't have enough on our plates already.

            With the onset of Operation Epic Fury last Saturday, we now have another reason for dividing people.  As with the controversy with the U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement service, there are different opinions and feelings and people have the right to peacefully express them.

            Whatever your opinion is, we cannot forget those who are in harm's way.  Be it civilians or military personnel.  To date, we have lost six members of our armed forces in a drone attack on a base in Kuwait.  We mourn for them and the pain their families must endure now that their loved ones are gone.

            No matter what your opinion of Operation Epic Fury is, the reality is that people have died and people are dying.  We sully their memories when we fight among ourselves while forgetting about them.

            Hate will do that to a person.

            If you don't approve of the United States' government, you have a chance to make a change in nine months by voting.  If you approve of the United States' government, you have a chance to keep your representatives in place in nine months by voting.

            Peaceful protest?  By all means, it's your right.  But sparking confrontation and violence here at home will only lead to more confrontation and violence.

            There is enough of that in the Middle East right now.