The motive behind the arson remained unclear, though some officials privately acknowledged the graffiti could mean it was a reaction to plans being made to wage war against Iraq.
What, pray tell, is unclear about the motive?
loud cries of outrage whenever the "antiwar" movement is characterized as unpatriotic . . .
What, pray tell, is patriotic about torching military facilities? Based on these actions, why shouldn't we characterize the anti-war movement as criminal?