Are the majority of Americans against the War?

It's a muggy night in Houston
And all the intersections are like full service stations

Listening to Somewhere North on the 40 Acres CD by Caedmon's Call during lunch today my mind drifted from the song to thoughts of this particular form of entrepreneurship.

Initial images of desperate, scary men forcing themselves on trapped and helpless drivers gave way to the question: Could this be a legitimate business? Could someone with the right attitude and proper authorzations actually make a living doing this? Could you establish yourself as a service and not an annoyance?

Of course you could. You could provide the service without demanding payment. You could smile and do the job for free and accept any tips the drivers may offer. I'd almost be willing to bet a majority of the customers would be more than willing to tip a pleasant and efficient service provider if they presented themselves well.

I could see the happy helper smiling and washing and creating a pleasant experience for the busy city drivers. Why, they could even spread the joy by wishing people well as they finished their work.

"Have a great day" they would say with disarming warmth.

They could even encourage people to feel good about their communities.

"Go Wildcats!"

"How 'bout them Hornets!"

Or even the nation: "Pray for our troops."

-- STOP RIGHT THERE --

That would never work.

I believe the vast majority of Americans would in no way be offended by this kind of remark. I think most would actually appreciate it. But surely there are those who would not only be offended, but would be pushed to the brink of an outright fit at the thoughts of supporting the American military while they are actually engaged in battle!

Most entrepreneurs would simply avoid any potentially controversial subject that might solicit a negetive reaction from their customers. They'd play it safe instead. And who could blame them. They want to make a living not get into political arguments.

Isn't that the way it is with almost everybody? Most people avoid discussions that might become argumentative - Ann Coulter notwithstanding.

With all the screaming from the left against the War in Iraq in particular and all things Bush in general, its understandable that some would get the idea that America is losing its resolve in this conflict.

But is that really true?

I'm no expert (on anything), but I have this gut feeling that the majority of Americans understand what is at stake in this war. I believe most Americans believe this war is justified and worth fighting. And I believe most Americans think the right man and the right party are in charge at the right time.

I'm an average Joe. My circle of friends are neither elite nor uninterested. They're normal Americans, mostly blue collar. I live in a part of the country that is overwhelmingly registered as Democrat. Yet almost everyone I talk to believes we need to stop Islamic terrorists and stop them now.

If that's true then why aren't more people saying so? Well, just like any entrepreneur (or any normal human being), most people simply don't want to argue about it. Besides, in the last national election the War in Iraq was the number one issue. I think it's fair to say that Americans have spoken on this issue.

So don't be fooled by the continual shrieking from the liberals in America. It's their right to speak their mind. It's their job to try to convince as many people as they can of the rightness of their cause. But just because they're the loudest, that doesn't mean they're the majority.

My contention is that the majority of Americans know we're doing the right thing and they know which party will continue to do the right thing. I think they are polite enough, however, to express their opinions on election day rather than argue about it all the time.