There are still some folks posting here who in their pain are looking for relief by inflicting punishment on whoever is responsible. I too can feel that need to strike back, and to do so decisively. But I think it is unrealistic to expect that to be successful in the short run, and only marginally successful in the long run. What is alarming to a good atheist like me is the vilification of a particular religion in this discussion; I believe, and I admit this is ironic, that terrorists from wherever ABUSE religion by acting in its name. The same is true for those who focuse hate on particular ethnic or racial groups – for shame!

Yes, let's root out the terrorists, one by one, cell by cell, bank account by bank account, and have them face whatever justice we can bring to bear. That justice will invariably be inadequate and flawed, a poor solace for the personal losses thousands of people now feel. It's really up to the rest of us acting together, sanely, to make this a better world for all to live.

Too bad atheists don't have a congregation...