Exporting Democracy

Who Are Americans to Think That Freedom Is Theirs to Spread? - New York Times

Ok, I think this article was an attempt by its author to be unbiased. But, it is a classic example of what is wrong. There is no mention of WMD (remember? Weapons of Mass Destruction...). US went to war against Iraq because Iraq posed a danger to America and possessed WMD. And, they went to war in Afghanistan to finish off the terrorist cells and Taliban. Nowhere did the lofty ideals of freedom or democracy figure in this. Now, everyone is entitled to change their stance. But, history is full of examples where US has supported friendly dictatorship.