IMHO, this was a dry run, so to speak. Our response was likely closely monitored by the higher-ups in the terrorist groups. They are constantly probing for weakness and ways to inflict the most damage to our system. These two ‘kids’ were sacrificed as intelligence gathering tools.
I have seen a number of lefties calling for ‘more homeland security’ on various forums. This events plays into the hands of a number enemies, foreign and domestic.
At what point does one stop being a ‘kid’?