Instead of focusing on the details of each event, take a step back and look at the big picture.
The war on terror will continue to be waged and fought by both sides. The good guys have changed regimes in two countries that supported terrorists, caught hundreds if not thousands of people either connected to AlQueda or plotting similar acts, including, notably, the shoe bomber and someone who was trying to hatch a dirty bomb plot, thereby preventing many terrorist attacks. Other nations, like Libya and North Korea see Afghanistan and Iraq, and think alot harder about being belligerant. Al Queda's leader is in hiding, and even if not caoptured yet, is still far less effective today than he was in early 2001 in organizing and waging this war. Yes, there was a terrible attack in Spain, but I'd say we are winning.
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