So far so good. I'm one of those who is hoping that our response will ultimately be well thought out before it is enacted.

It seems to me that the best case scenario of this situation is for the US and the rest of the civilized world to persuade/pressure host countries to expel all terrorist groups from inside their borders. Once the terrorists and wannabes are on the run, they will be far more liable to make mistakes and thus be vulnerable to capture.

I see that it is proposed that National Guardsmen be utilized as security persons at airlines. Might it not also be a good idea to train National Guard personnel as sky marshalls? They are already on the payroll, so to speak, and certainly their mindset and training is military.

Ebbie