Terrorists in various guises have been at war with the US since November 1979. My father was killed by terrorists in April 1983, and that was only the first bombing of that particular embassy. Every time another attack occurs, I think We have learned nothing from this war. That is the tragedy. Let's start learning today.

That doesn't mean that it's time for "us" to go to war against "them" - answering blood with blood will only call for more blood. Let's try something new. Rise Above It seems to have become my mantra - do not let our govt drag us down to the level of these unmentionables.