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If Osama and those of his ilk were attacking merely with the pen or the microphone, then I would agree with you, Rekna. But that is not the case.
Freedom of expression is critical to the advancement of humanity, and it includes having people expressing ideas that may be greatly upsetting. However, there is no freedom of expression when violence is used to enforce points. In fact, quite the opposite is true, that freedom of expression is retarded by fear and the need to align for security or even survival.
If an Osama were to come to the table I would be most receptive to their expression of their 'world view'. But when they attempt to underscore their ideas with violence, they must be stopped. That does not mean that every aspect of thir world view is wrong--a mistake that many make in dealing with them--as not every aspect of communism or colonialism or even fascism is wrong. But those who use violence to make a point can't be tolerated.
Josh
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