Dismissing terrorist threats altogether makes us look like fools here [View All]

[DeepModem Mom]

Terrorism is a fact of life in our world. Ask Britain, Ireland, Israel, etc. We acknowledge that Bush has fallen far short in instituting real measures against terrorism since 9/11, but instead has used that event for political gain, and to seize more and more power. We acknowledge that his war in war in Iraq has increased the chance of terrorism. And we acknowledge that the strutting cowboy has not "hunted down" Osama, who remains free years after 9/11. (And we acknowledge our own acts, resulting in the suffering and death of innocents.)

My tinfoil hat is on regarding the timing, and even authenticity, of Osama tapes. But it worries me that a poll on this board indicates a large majority here think bin Laden cannot be considered a threat. He may be dead, he may be only a figurehead, he may still hold power -- he may not. But what he represents, IMO, poses a threat not only to this country, but around the world.