[Viking2002]

I doubt that Al Queda is looking at an Achille Lauro scenario; more like a U.S.S. Cole type of attack. Get a ship loaded with explosives close enough to the hull, and blow an immense hole in it - big enough that the watertight doors won't be enough to prevent a quick trip to the bottom. Hey, if we can sit here and think this stuff up off-the-cuff, you can be sure that Mohammed's Heathens have done extensive research into the possibility.

[Capt. Tom]

Hey, if we can sit here and think this stuff up off-the-cuff, you can be sure that Mohammed's Heathens have done extensive research into the possibility

I can think of 3 very easy to do and relatively inexpensie acts that would be effective. They would likely not be able to be stopped, if the persons involved was willing to be killed in carrying out the operations.

What puzzles me is they have the motivation, money, suicide volunteers and opportunity to do the same but it hasn't happened. Yet! Thank goodness. We may be operating on an "If in doubt,take them out mode." I hope so.

I'm sure other Freepers can think of some spectacular easy tagets that can be hit with a minmum of effort.

The terorists have the advantage of not worrying about escaping, or how to avoid capture.