X-Ed, what ever this about, it is about the world not just America. It is quite possible that US policies (as well as UK, etc.) have helped create a situation whereby these lunatics are able to get support from otherwise "middle of the road" people.

Terrorism has to go but your tactics and attitudes could well end up setting more people against America and is unlikely to gain any sympathy from countries other than your own.

Whether you like it or not, you still need the outside world... Do you really want to see the war that nobody can win?

Jon