Originally Posted by irateplatypus

i think a fierce political shakedown is precisely what the aftermath of this situation needs.

let's figure out who's responsible and what we can do to improve our defenses for next-time. our international and defense policies are shaped by politicians... let's determine whether we're headed in the right direction or not. how does this event change or reinforce our views of terrorism? do our leaders understand the threat? if not, what is a better course of action? if so, how can we better facilitate a solution? these are all questions with politically linked answers and, i believe, the questions we should be asking ourselves.