[The_Rorschach]

No, actually I don't. As you say Utopia does not, and can not, exist. The best a society can do is endeavour to support an atmosphere which balances out disappointment with a proportional amount of bliss to keep its adherents relatively satsified. Cultures we regard as primitive have already achieved 'the vision.'

Achieving 'the vision' on a global scale must be accomplished through example, not military prowess - No matter how expedient such means might be.

Look at the success the US enjoyed in the ME during the 1930's implimenting 'the vision' and how drastically short we have fallen since. . .And if you care to notice, it wasn't the government which curried the favour of Iraqi's and Iranians then, it was humanitarians and missionaries who felt an obligation towards their fellow man but it reflected the good will America harboured.

We're doing the wrong thing, and no matter how pure you make our motives, it won't rid the taint of our actions.