<HTML>Robert G. Bauval wrote:
> If you have to go to war, you go to war in extremis, when
> there is an imminent threat of invasion and destruction from
> an aggressive military enemy, and no choice is left by to
> defend you nation. The USA is nowhere near in this position
> nor is likely to be in this position in the foreseeable
> future. Yes, a terrible crime has been committed by insane
> criminals. We all agree that they must be tracked down and
> punished most severely. But surely you do not go to war on
> this, and drag along NATO and risk a WWIII. No matter how
> outraged and angry you are.
Robert -
The point of my initial post was that non-action is a <i>guarantee</i> of further atrocities by the expressed mindset of the enemy. Action will undoubtedly also provoke a reaction, but decisive action may in the interim have weakened our opponents and so limited their ability to strike.
But who knows what will happen? We are cursed with living in interesting times.
And don't start me on G. W. Bush ....
Best,
Garrett</HTML>
