It would seem that it will take another attack on our own soil to convince even those who live here.
I have heard the very same people blame the US for not taking action to prevent 9/11 also say that preemptive strikes are now uncalled for. It's either one way or it's the other. Either there was no way to prevent 9/11 or there is every reason in the world to believe we can prevent future attacks by those who hate America and all she represents.
Unfortunately, yes. Not to wish ill on anyone, but, IF that is what it takes, I sincerely hope that it is the hollywood elite that gets to experience their own 9/11. Some people need a real loud alarm clock to wake up!
I have heard the very same people blame the US for not taking action to prevent 9/11 also say that preemptive strikes are now uncalled for. It's either one way or it's the other. Either there was no way to prevent 9/11 or there is every reason in the world to believe we can prevent future attacks by those who hate America and all she represents.
Agreed. But, just as it is messy trying to determine for a certainty IF 9/11 could have been prevented, it is just as messy trying to determine if preemptive strikes are called for.