[happygrl]

18. If the terrorists hide, strike what they hold dear, using clandestine means and, whenever possible, foreign agents to provoke them to break cover and react.

AND

24. In dealing with Islamic apocalyptic terrorists, remember that their most cherished symbols are fewer and far more vulnerable than are the West's. Ultimately, no potential target can be regarded as off-limits when the United States is threatened with mass casualties. Worry less about offending foreign sensibilities and more about protecting Americans.

I think I see where he is going with this.

But we are still at the stage of squeamishness.

[redrock]

"Worry less about offending foreign sensibilities and more about protecting Americans."

This one sentence (out of the whole article) is the bottom line truth of how we need to view the WOT.

IF we follow this rule...everything in the article not only makes sense...it becomes mandatory.

redrock