Hi Amos,

Like wise, I don't think there is any disagreement here. As you state, terrorism is a practice, in the past it has been practiced by many in the full knowledge that in certain disputes, certain countries would, either, turn a blind eye, or provide a great deal of assistance, officially and unofficially. Since the 11th September, 2001, very few want to practice terrorism and overt/covert support of terrorism by regimes and countries has almost completely vanished, due largely to the fact that the most powerfull country in the world has declared a "War Against Terrorism". Far from being a meaningless phrase, that declaration has been essential in guaranteeing the degree of co-operation required.