"... some of the original suicide terrorists, and the ones who invented the suicide bomber vest that is commonly used now, are the Tamil Tigers who are secular Marxists."

yes, I see that. It doesn't negate what I said (I try to note in my posts room for exceptions)...MOST of the current attacks still rely on religious recruitment and youthful fervor ... and in Israel/Palestine, it seems to be close to 100% The London events were clearly related to these factors, as were the 9/11 events.

If there is to be any progress made, we must look VERY honestly at exactly what seems to be happening.

...and let me add, I am quite pleased with today's Fatwa announcement by many moderate Muslim clerics, condemning suicide bombings..It showed courage and is a good sign.