Maybe I am trying to connect too many dots, but I think it is worth noting that on the same day when 114 innocent people die in a terror bombing outside of Baghdad, people in Lebanon are celebrating the possibility of freedom from Syria. Among other things, the nightmare in Hilla reminds us of the blessing of the possibility of freedom without-a-shot fired when that’s an option (and the obligation to encourage it, as Ledeen is so wonderful at). And once again of the bravery of so many in Iraq.