I think you're right in all you've said.
Plus, as someone just pointed out to me privately it's not like terrorist events overseas kill tons of people like 9/11. Usually only a few handfuls of people get hurt. - the OU thing could've been much more tragic had he gotten in and a panic ensued. I think we've been very lucky thus far...
The overload at the link was probably because Drudge had it up. (o:
Just read your blog report! 'Impressed' is an understatement! Keep up the great work and let me know if you need any help keeping this 'story' on the radar screen.