The New Crusade

[Occhidiangela]

First of all to the question; if they can justify blowing themselves up on a bus to kill a dozen women and children...

So, why do you think they would target the US first? And, I would think there would be other symbolic targets that would be easier, and would bring the weak of heart to at least claim neutrality. I would think getting close would be good enough. I would think Toronto, Vancouver, or Tijuana would be close enough, easier, and still effective if your goal is "Terror". How hard would it be to get a ship loaded with a shielded one into the Chesapeake Bay, or into the Gulf of Mexico when the prevailing winds were just right?

Five churches attacked in Palestinian areas following Pope's comments on Islam ALI DARAGHMEH NABLUS, West Bank (AP)
- Palestinians wielding guns and firebombs attacked five churches in the West Bank and Gaza on Saturday, following remarks by Pope Benedict that angered many Muslims. No injuries were reported in the attacks, which left church doors charred and walls pockmarked with bullet holes and scorched by firebombs. Churches of various denominations were targeted.

Like I said, just looking for an excuse to attack via symbol, in this case the Pope as a symbol of Christians, irrespective of sect.

Gris: Constantinople was the name of IStanbul in the 1400s, and I suspect the Pope is more interested in keeping in good terms with the Patriarchs than with Muslims or Turks. It was a Christian citry for about five centuries longer than it has been a Muslim city. Given some Muslims desire to reclaim all land once under the rule of Islam, such as Al Andalus and much of the Balkans, I heartily approve of his use of the archaic term. He is well within his right to say whatever he damned well pleases. His intent was not to harm, but to open the door. I find his apology a mark of cowardice, and a play into the hands of those in the Muslim world who wish to censor free speech in lands beyond their own.

Those are fighting words, and actions.

Of course, we would have to declare war on Germany again, and on America, (uh oh, fight ourselves?) thanks to the censorship laws being pushed here.

*scratches head*

Hmm, not sure that is a best fit solution, need more coffee.

Occhi