In fact the converse is true: At a time when the United States has been called on for a level of moral leadership vision and inspiration not seen since World War II we cannot afford to dissemble about crimes against humanity.
It is now conventional wisdom that Americans do not care why we went to war...
When a man assumes leadership he forfeits the right to mercy.
I'm not saying that love always takes you to heaven. Your life can become a nightmare. But that said it is worth taking the risk.