"Egypt and Mr. Mubarak are despised by Al Qaeda and its adherents for supporting American policy and involvement in the Middle East, as well as for its peace treaty with Israel. Egypt has also tried to crush Islamic political movements like the Muslim Brotherhood."

I am appalled.

I don't understand how this or any of the recent waves of terrorist attacks will stregthen their political cause. It appears that their only cause is death and destruction. This will only strengthen the resolve to wipe out terrorism, internationally. I am sick and tired of innocent people being killed for political reasons.

There must be a way to address the grievances of the terrorists and end this terrible wave of violence. I don't think the answer is to wage war or invade other countries. Obviously, terrorist organizations are in our own countries. What you gonna do? Shoot to kill if someone 'looks like a terrorist'? Remind me not to wear padded jackets or carry a backpack.

pdq - I do not think that suicide bombers (terrorists) are rational but I do try to make sense of the senseless - my big flaw. I also know that there is no logic or reason in madness. I do not believe that the actions of the U.S. are rational either. As usual, the innocents are the victims of two irrational forces in conflict.