One struggle in Iraq is the struggle against imperial domination. The American system of governance is flawed. Other people have different solutions.

The American model is not well grounded in any religious structure. Rather than address the flaws of the American government, military, or belief system, the American military would like to export these flawed beliefs and impose them on others. Some reasoned military personnel oppose this domination and brutal imposition of raw military power on others under protection of the Church. Some have gone so far as to refuse to hold beliefs that support a religion or system impose that abuse of power.

The right to our freedoms does not end when we enter military service.  The current crew in the United States military appear to have missed the lesson on what freedom means: The right to be left alone, the right to be free from a belief, and the right to believe what one chooses.

Fundamental to our rights it the right to our religious beliefs. Beliefs are not provable. They are merely assertions of faith about our creator, our spiritual nature, and our relationship with our God or Gods.

The military is populated by people who do not like opposing religious views. This runs counter to the notion of American history. Contrary to assertions, the Founders did not advocate a religious nation, but wanted to ensure religion was free from government intrusion. No one can be required to hold a religious view. The Constitution expressly removes a religious test.

Our believes are not protected on condition that those beliefs narrowly meet an approved set of beliefs. Rather, it is illegal for anyone to require anyone to hold or not hold a belief. However, these are the types of retarded people Americans have defending them:

Another sergeant allegedly told Specialist Hall that as an atheist, he was not entitled to religious freedom because he had no religion.

It would be preferable if the American military showed as much respect for differences within its ranks as it says it hopes to permit others in occupied lands to enjoy. When the military commanders respect diversity within the ranks, the American public might believe the Joint Chiefs and Commander in Chief are serious about respecting foreigners.

Until the President and Combatant Commanders visibly show they are willing to support free choice of religious beliefs at home and abroad both within and outside the miltary chaings of command, no one around the globe should believe US occupation in Iraq is anything but a Christian-led effort to destroy Muslims.

The President must demonstrate he supports a diversity of religious views, otherwise the terrorists will exploit this abuse directed at American military personnel, and show they are willing to do things the President refuses: Stand up for those this President has openly attacked for their beliefs. This President's attack on religious beliefs at home and abroad must end. Otherwise, this President is helping the terrorist cause.