They certainly did their part...no argument there...but the shoe-bomber was caught by increased security at the gate because of new Gov't security mandates.
In addition, there are lots more ways of inducing terror besides the use of a plane. Pres. Bush's efforts have minimized those possibilities. It could still happen, of course, but the WOT has decreased the chances. Thank God.
Incorrect.
He was subdued by passengers and a flight attendant when trying to light the bomb.
Unless there was another one I'm not remembering that you're referring to.