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U.S. soldiers stand guard in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Carol Megathline

Last weekend my husband Bill and I sat enjoying lunch at a local café. The place was abuzz with people chatting as they grabbed a bite to eat between errands and Saturday shopping. As I surveyed the crowd, a strange thought came into my head.

“What if we lived in Syria?” I said. Bill looked puzzled. “The people there live every day in fear and hunger,” I added, thinking of the revolt raging in that country. “We’re so lucky to live in a peaceful society where we feel secure.” Bill nodded his agreement.

I was silent a moment, thinking.

“Did I tell you about the email I got yesterday?” I asked.