Well when we think it through we can understand why ......
Does not play into the media frenzy that the terrorists want as they downplay the action denying them the joy of panic by the public.
Allows the Feds to investigate leads discovered to follow the network WITHOUT having all told in the press to allow them scurrying cover.
Allows the Feds to put in place monitoring devices, tracking equipment to lead to the higher ups.
Prevents public panic, copy-cat activities, recruiting advantage for the terrorists.
As opposed to the voyeuristic pleasure of the public, the use of these actions in political ploys, and the well-known ability of the press to support anti-American activities as the rights of the terrorists to kill Americans.
With George Bush in power - I would prefer to trust my government rather than the media.
Hobson's choice?