This Sunday was as good as they get. It started with my morning paper - usually a distressing experience - but in the weekend section, I saw pictures of people at two different events wearing the green ribbons that I had designed as an expression of support for our troops and our nation.

These are people who generally appear in the trendy "Who's Who" sections of magazines, socializing at the most upscale venues. And yet, this Sunday they looked different - for once - like they not only belonged to Pakistan but cared about Pakistan.

Amid all the disturbing news about...