The Lesser Evil Author:Michael Ignatieff In the age of terrorism, the temptations of ruthlessness can be overwhelming. But there is also anxiety that a violent response to violence makes us morally indistinguishable from our enemies. — There is perhaps no general political challenge today than trying to win the war against terrorism without losing our democratic souls. Michael Ignatieff... more » confronts this challenge head-on with a combination of pragmatic idealism, historical sensitivity, and astute political judgement.« less