The horrors of "liberation"

Yesterday, hundreds of Shiite pilgrims died in Iraq when a stampede resulted from a rumor that a suicide bomber was in their midst. [Read story.]

Before George W. Bush invaded Iraq, the Iraqi people knew who to fear. They could point to their potential abusers -- Saddam and his henchmen.

Today, however, their fears encompass nameless and faceless suicide bombers who could appear anywhere at any time. Oh, and coalition forces.

To Bush, this is liberation.