In the 20th century, many Western countries were nearly destroyed by wars of aggression and imperialist ambition.  How the seasons have turned.  In the 21st century, we may see Western nations destroyed by compassion – or less noble impulses masquerading as compassion. There are certainly still a few countries with a sense of self-preservation.  Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu provides an example.  Here is what he said recently, on a tour of his nation's eastern border: Today we see what is happening to countries that have lost control of their borders. The combination of very brutal terrorism, labor migrants, smugglers and the loss of control in the face of the human tragedy that is taking place 360 degrees, says that we must restore control and ensure Israel's control of its borders[.] It should not require any special moral courage to speak these words.  In fact, Prime Minister Netanyahu is speaking only as a...(Read Full Article)