The President claims that opponents of the war against Iraq, whose children are at risk, are too emotional to see things clearly. In fact, human morality is rooted in emotions or "gut feelings" that move us toward what is right and away from what is wrong. Without emotions, there would be no anger in response to injustice and no shame in behaving badly.

The American Psychiatric Association defines a psychopath as someone who meets at least three of the following criteria. The President meets all of them, as do the leaders of both political parties who push the same heartless, self-serving policies.

When authorities flaunt their disregard for human life, it seems as though humanity as a whole has no compassion. In reality, the people in power are sick freaks who do not represent the majority.