As we watch President Bush try to unscramble the eggs he broke, we should reflect on the political cowards who now require more sacrifice from courageous troops.

The cowardice of Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld, who sold us war on the cheap.

The cowardice of Colin Powell, who knew better, but saluted and kept silent.

The cowardice of Democrats who voted for the war to start with, not because they agreed with it but because they were afraid to risk their political skins.

How do they sleep with themselves?

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