None of these steps make anyone safer or solve the primary problem, as long as the enemy is able to lurk in the shadows. When America decides to visit this human debris in their homes and neighborhoods killing their relatives 12 cousins deep anytime they pop their heads up to threaten, hurt or kill an American interest, this will come to a screeching halt; for respect is earned not just handed out to those that demand it!
But they are vital stopgaps, and preemptive measures, intended on thwarting the terrorists before they can carry out their attacks.