"but, there are, on the other hand, people who suffer from the Spain syndrome and will respond to the tape exactly as the terrorists desire,..."
Yes there are a FEW Americans who would mimic those in Spain, but I personally believe that, for the most part, Americans tend to get truly po'd when threatened like this and would unite behind President Bush. This is what happened after 9-11. The liberal MSM saw this reaction and the high approval numbers for the president. This is NOT the reaction they wish to inspire among the American people at this time. No, they are holding the tape precisely because they accurately suspect what our group reaction would be. And it would translate into more votes for Bush. Those undecideds would come down off the fence and remember how they felt on 9-11 and vote overwhelmingly for Bush. JMHO, :o).
pattyjo
Nobody has more hope that you are correct than I.