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I have to wonder what the validity is of a list like this. We keep getting fed "leaked" information about where and how the terrorists might strike, leading to more and more widespread fear. Why would a terrorist who hates the US government for killing innocent civilians want to strike a point with no political or military significance? One would assume that the terrorists would do this either because they "hate freedom", or because they want to shock us into believing that nowhere is safe. The problem is that doesn't fit the MO. Terrorist plots have targeted very high visibility places like metropolitan areas, or military targets like battleships. Even domestic terrorists, like Tim McVey, hit government buildings. This is meant to send a clear message that they hate, or at least seriously dissaprove of, the govnernment. As a matter of fact, Osama Bin Laden has voiced his opinion that the American civilians are simply out of touch, and are not his targets. He wants people to understand that he intends to hurt the government, and maybe some people will ask why he would do such a thing.
I will still go to zoos, popcorn factories (wtf?!), and parades with no fear from terrorism.
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