You're kidding! I would have never believed it! Today, yes. But then, I'm surprised.
Secondly:
Thanks for the ping to another great and thought provoking essay! Your essays are good enough, but the discussions that they always provoke are a wonderful bonus! Luckily I don't have to choose which I appreciate more but can enjoy BOTH!
They hope we retaliate in a way that will unite the Muslim world against us, and so we must avoid that at all costs.
It looks like the administration IS trying to avoid that. While that slows down the response and can be frustrating it is definitely the wiser course in the end.
and instead of taking a few necessary measures to increase security, becoming more of a police state.
THIS is what I am watching. There's been a few press briefings where I've heard some ideas bantied about that sent chills up my spine with concern!