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In reply to your points...

The first one would result no matter who was doing it, even if it was a string of serial killings. The terror effect on the populace would be noticed and used to their purposes. Only a complete news blackout could prevent that. It hasn't happened all over yet because they only have so many chips to put in the game and they have to space them out for effect.

The second one can be prevented by strong leadership from W. I honestly believe that if he simply explained it in an address to the people and stressed what he needed us to do and how to act, that nearly all would. Before you laugh, remember, most of those who would react that way are ultra conservatives who strongly support the president. His words would be enough. It would be their duty as citizens.

Young said as he backed his truck out of his parking spot, a white Astro van with two men inside tried to turn into his lane. He said the driver appeared very agitated to find his way blocked and instead drove by a neighboring Chinese restaurant and out of sight. Young described the driver as a short man of slight build who appeared to be Mideastern. He said, "I got a good look at the guy."

The driver "seemed to be excessively irritated because he couldn't pull into my lane," he said. "I thought this fool was going to want to get out of the van and duke or something. But he didn't. He kept on going."