GUEST, Just a nobody, I have a pretty fundamental disagreement with you about in what ways time is a critical factor.

I think time is a critical factor in terms of the US getting its act together in terms of improving security and other safety measures in air travel. I think time is critical in terms of getting our intelligence agencies functioning effectively. I think time is critical in terms of any number of ways that have nothing to do with military actions.

However, I think, and I believe that prior experience bears this out, that with regard to the use of force, hasty action in a situation like this one only causes more problems than it solves in the long run.