I think that some of you missed that this analogy is Pure Fiction. My neighbor is actually a great guy.

Thank you for all your posts, I enjoyed your reponnses.

The point of contention that spawned my analogy was President Bush's claim that it is Saddam who chose war. ( in my analogy, my neighbor's choice to die) By definition it is scapegoating. I just don't believe that anyone can force you to drop bombs on them (or shoot them). Only you control your behavior.