Amos, what WE think is not the issue here. It is what THEY think. Having the troops of an infidel nation on holy ground (Saudi Arabia) is an un forgiveable sin to them. Of course we were invited by the Saudi government, thats why Bin Ladan considers them (the Saudis) traitors to Islam. Thats why the Saudis took away Bin Ladans citizenship. It's an internal struggle between the moderates of Islam, and the psychopaths who follow Bin Ladan. We have made this mistake in so many countries, it is pitiful! Knowing your enemy is one of the first things you must do to lick him. That being the case, our ass is grass, and they have the lawn mower. However, if we were to wise up and get down in the mud with them... We need human intelligence on the ground over there, but, if we go dropping bombs all over the place, we will alienate ALL Muslims, which is exactly what Bin Ladan wants.