“We uphold our fundamental principles and values not just because we choose to, but because we swear to — not because they feel good, but because they help keep us safe, When America strays from our values, it not only undermines the rule of law, it alienates us from our allies, it energizes our adversaries and it endangers our national security and the lives of our troops.” - President Obama

Just like we were safe in Beirut, 1983.

Just like our nation was safe in February of 1993 when the World Trade Center was bombed.

Much like we were safe from simultaneous car bomb explosions during the 1998 embassy bombings.

Also, our fundamental policies can point to the safety that protected the USS Cole.

How about September 11th, 2001? Without a doubt, safety was granted to us that day because of what we believe in.

What will grant the the United States, or any nation, safey? It’s called national security. For years, under Carter, Regan, Bush(I) and Clinton the United States basically turned the other cheek against terrorism. Since 9/11, and the mentality changed, there have been *NO* major terror attacks against U.S. interests.

How did it change? Maybe it was the fact that we stopped accepting such actions as a reality.

When the U.S. took the fight to the terrorists, it WAS holding the values and principles of the United States by protecting the life and liberty of others. It WAS acting as a nation with principles should. Ignoring reality is not a principle or value, it is a liability.

According to our President it’s because we were too busy not upholding U.S. principles and values as he views them. By that very logic, as well as documented history, returning to what he calls “fundamental principles and values” will only return the U.S. to an unacceptable level of risk and weakened security. If he cannot see that, he should not be in the position of providing protection to this nation.