Yep, terrorism is still terrorism, doesn't matter who's doing it. I am quite sure that every major power in the world, and most minor powers as well have been guilty of it on various occasions.

For a president (or any politician) to blow off steam about getting tough on terrorism is crass posturing. It's right up there with defending motherhood, strengthening the armed forces, offering a tax cut, getting "tough on crime", etc. It's a tired cliche, intended to give the impression that said politician is tough, determined, compassionate or whatever, when all he's doing is blowing off steam.

Who is not opposed to terrorism? Remember, every so-called terrorist is a "freedom fighter" in his OWN eyes, so don't think he's not against terrorism (on the conscious level). He's very much against it...or at least he THINKS he is, anyway. He just thinks it's the other guy who's committing the terrorism against his people, that's all.

And that's exactly why Jesus said "forgive them, for they know not what they do".

- LH