I still think it is an error to continue to think of these individuals as terrorists instead of warriors. The 9/11 attack was a textbook example of hitting a high-value economic target, and a high-value military target. An act of war, not terrorism.

 

This is not to say I think invading Afghanistan and Iraq was the proper response, just that dismissing this action as the work of fanatics is myopic.

ok then, a Tank Launched battle-field nuke with a 10 kiloton yield right into the heart of mecca (durring ede).

that would make US "warriors" too.

 

that`s Certainly of "Value", and would be an act of war, and like them, would kill plenty of Innocents too!

 

WOOT, Warrior status!

 

 

</sarcasm>

I think we're underestimating the resources of these organizations. Most of them have ties to wealthy princes with limitless funds due to oil money.

 

And there is plenty of nuclear material available if you know where to look. And now, Iran is building 'power plants' they'll be even more nuclear wastes in the region.

 

Explode that in a crowded region and we're screwed... the terrorists cause terror.

 

And it's not exactly hard to get into the US through MExico.