[conservatism_IS_compassion]

The most compelling reason for bin Laden to work with Saddam is money. Al Qaeda operatives have testified in federal courts that the terror network was always desperate for cash.

Remember the terrorist in NY being nabbed trying to get reimbursed for the rental van they used in their first attempt to blow up the WTC??!!

[ellery]

OMG, I had forgotten all about that!!! Didn't Atta try to get a Dept. of Agriculture grant for a crop-duster, as well?