We must use whatever means possible. It does not matter if you have to distort facts or even lie. A basic human flaw, which is very prevalent in the United States, is to assume that our own beliefs are the only correct ones and all others are wrong or inferior. This belief is responsible for the United States inflicting its belief on other peoples of the world in the name of God and country. We are right and they are wrong.
Democracy is right and all other forms of government are wrong or at least inferior.
Christian belief in God is the only religion and all others are fanatics. Many others in the world hate America and it is for this forceful attitude alone. Unfortunately, the seemingly most correct belief throughout history has been owned by the one with the most strength. Thus far, at least for the last several decades, the United States has had the strength to impose its beliefs on the rest of the world. Heaven help us when we no longer have the strength to protect ourselves from other beliefs.