If Al Qaeda could pull off ten attacks every year the size of the WTC attack they would kill fewer Americans than we lose in traffic accidents. As long we don't knuckle under, we are in no danger of being conquered.
But terrorists are called that because the gain power by creating terror. If we respond to their attacks by giving them respect, authority and money we can expect to see more attacks. And if we respond to their attacks by taking liberty from Americans, then we weaken our own ability to defend ourselves.
Well stated. Thanks for a being voice of reason.