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out, and Ronald Reagan was voted in. Reagan immediately removed government interventions and the price of oil plummeted by almost a factor of six.

So, on the domestic front, government, rather than looking for political fixes to “ease the pain,” should be keeping consumers in touch with reality by keeping markets as open and free as possible so the right adjustments in supply and demand can take place.

On the side of what government should be doing, and often doesn’t do, is actively protecting our national security on all fronts.

The pursuit by the Iranian terrorist regime of nuclear weapons goes back as far as 2002, reports The Wall Street Journal. This is one year after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Those 9/11 attacks were planned during the Clinton presidency while he was looking the other way. Those who piloted the planes into the World Trade Center learned to fly in flight schools in our country.

Under Bill Clinton’s presidency, defense spending as a percent of GDP, dropped from 6.1% to 3.8%. Clinton then turned the reins of government over to George W. Bush and shortly thereafter the 9/11 attack occurred.

The Wall Street Journal

documents ongoing Iranian activity to enrich uranium and develop weapons since 2002, despite the delusionary efforts of Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden to do a deal with them. With the easing of sanctions under Obama and Biden, the Iranian rulers had again access to hundreds of billions to once again fund terrorism. One result was the horrific attack by Hamas in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.

Meanwhile, we’ve had four attacks over recent weeks — in Michigan, Virginia, New York and Texas — by homegrown terrorists with Middle Eastern ties, while the Department of Homeland Security remains closed and unfunded. This is insane.

Do we really need to wait for another 9/11?

Let’s keep our country strong by keeping markets at home open and free and by being vigilant toward fanatics abroad, with money and power, who want to kill us.

Regarding short term inconveniences and unpleasantness, best to remember that freedom is not free.

Star Parker is founder of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education. Her recent book, “What Is the CURE for America?” is available now. To find out more about Star Parker and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2026 CREATORS. COM