[mtelliott]

I understand your aurgument, but I think it's still a minority. They just pass off their responsibility. If however we did nothing (which includes not supporting Israel), then they would have to deal with it. US getting involved only perpetuates the problem.

Of course, this aurgument would not have worked to prevent 911. Bin Laden found safe haven in the only country where he could operate. We eradicated (at least all most) that future posibility.

I understand the desire to prevent another 9/11. I just don't feel that attacking muslim countries is the answer. The solution is to get countries to take care of their own back yard. The threat of action can be more potent than the actual action itself. After Afganistan, we had a very potent threat. We don't have that now.

Michael