It's obvious that this was an extremely well thought-out attack, with a 75% success rate (three of four hijacked aircraft hitting their targets). The question I have to ask is why? They struck at the symbols of US economic and military power, notwithstanding the horrific loss of civilian life, basically giving the US a bloody nose. Are these people protesting US meddling in their countries' affairs, as this country is wont to do far too often, or are they just trying to rule the world themselves? The former deserves genuine, thoughtful consideration by the US government; the latter deserves annihilation. Which, in your opinions, is more likely the case? Are there alternatives to these two possibilities? Those outside the US may well have insights that I, a citizen of the US, may not have, so I value all input.
Geoff
