On Book Burnings

Gen. David Petraeus has criticized a Florida church for intending to burn Qurans on the anniversary of 9/11.The general cautioned that, "It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort." Adam Serwer in more than one way:

I've long argued that the way Americans treat Islam and Muslimsdefinitely has an effect on the fight against terrorism abroad, but I'muncomfortable with Petraeus drawing a direct line of responsibilitybetween whether or not American troops live or...