The men of free nations fight to preserve the self-sovereignty of as many as possible, including those whom they combat.

Caption: U.S. Marines give water to an Iraqi soldier who was one of hundreds to surrender. (Reuters)

As vignettes like this one find juxtaposition with those of foreigners and Americans stewing and protesting in an impassive hatred for this country's actions, will there be any doubt as to who is concerned with the livelihood of the oppressed, and who is concerned with themselves?