Q. Who gave up a life of luxury and turned his back on millions to fight in
the mountains of Afghanistan for what he believed in and, as a result, is
revered by millions as a "hero"?

A. Osama bin Laden.

Perception is reality…

MICKEY Z. is the author of two new books: "A Gigantic Mistake: Articles and Essays for Your Intellectual Self-Defense" (Library Empyreal) and "The Seven Deadly Spins: Exposing the Lies Behind War Propaganda" (Common Courage Press). He can be reached at mzx2@earthlink.net.