We all know about how bullies terrorize and threaten.  Our mamas taught us to STAND up to bullies (that they would back down because they are really cowardly at heart).
The biggest weapon al qaeda has in its arsenal is "fear".  The propagator of this fear is our media and the world media.
 
Spain gave in....France has always harbored terrorists and extremists...mullahs from Iran  (remember the Ayatollah?).
The UK has even stumbled. They will not pass any strong laws against terrorism.  The plan has worked. Arafat was a master at it. The world even gave him a Nobel Peace prize.  In a world in which we acclaim and reward terrorists and demagogues, can it be long before the greatest terrorist of all takes over? The antichrist will have an easy time of it....
 
At home, we see politics at work at the expense of national security. We hear banter that is EXACTLY like that of al qaeda from senators in the U.S. Congress!
 
Remember what your mama said?  If you don't stand up to the bully on the playground, he will surely EAT YOUR LUNCH.