Should the U.S. lead the way in Anti-Terrorist activities? Why or Why not?
88119
Is there a choice when you are the no.1 target?
148269
When you look at the progress made with Libya and Lebanon, then yes, some of them have definitely gotten the message.\n\nSince 9-11, there have been no major terrorist attacks on American soil.  Instead they've gone for easier targets in Europe and Iraq.  As to why that is, it's hard to say, but perhaps getting the message is part of it.
735261
Not yet. There has been a build-up of terrorists and weapons in Mexico for more than a year. The U.S. has done nothing to stop it. seems some people want an attack to happen between now and the 2008 elections.
481110
Yes. If they take over Palestine fully, then the problem will be solved once for all.  Or the entire middle eastern countries where there are problems for more than 5 years,  where there are so many terrorist problems, should be taken over for administration by the combined armed forces of US, UK, Germany, France, China, India, Japan and Russia, without any self interest by these countries.
82467
Now, dont everybody jump on me at once, but i say yes.  I think we stick our noses where they dont belong, adn if their ways or customs dont agree with us, we find a way to make them look like a bad guy.  So basically, i think we should leave the other countries alone and concentrate more on domestic issues for awhile.\n\nAnd as far the answere below me goes....We have been bombed roughly 3 times in our entire existance by foreigners. So we are not being bombed all over the place.  What does Osama Bin Laden have to do Iraq and their freedom? If they want our help and they asked for it, then by all means i support it, but when theye didnt ask and we take it into our own hands, it means mind your business.  Maybe if your party wasnt so concerned trying to colonize the non western world, you would be able to see that.
1092819
I think we are unchartered waters on this one.  We have never fought an enemy of this nature before so where to draw the line and how far to take it will depend on the world's willingness to stop the terror attacks.  As we saw with Spain, not all countries view this war the same.  But, unless there is a concerted effort on the part of all governments that value freedom to destroy the terrorists throughout the world we will never end this.  Afghanistan and Iraq are the tip of the iceberg.  The Islamic terrorists, and make no mistake that that is who this war is directed at, have the ability to travel all over the world and use the tools of cowards to continue their jihad.  Since we are not fighting a standing army, and I doubt that our estimates of people involved in terrorist oganizations is close to accurate, we cannot know when we "get them all".  The ultimate solution will have to come from a coalition of world governments being willing to root out these organizations on their soil and drive them into a corner where they are considered, and please forgive the use of the term, lepers.  Once they are seen as un-touchable (in that no one wants to touch them or allow them safe haven) then we can talk about drawing lines.
1013939
I think it's a little sad that we have to do it, but - yes.  I think the only way to fight terrorism is to nip it in the bud.\n\nTruthfully, I wish there were no terrorists... I wish for world peace... but, with people who have no reguards for their own life or the lives of people in their own country (speaking of the terrorists places like Iraq, Afganistan) - I guess we have no choice but to go in and stop them doing whatever it takes.\n\nI don't understand how some of the terrorists in Iraq can kill people in their own country like they are doing.  Blowing up their own buildings - their own bus systems... destroying what they could all use (everyone in their country) peacefully.\n\nTerrorists like that will not stop until they are snuffed out.
250832
america's goverment should stay away from muslim world. leave them alone will be the best way to keep american safe.\nthe future hold for AMERICA'S IMAGE??? GUN&WAR
58828
The USA DOES NOT support TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS.. Hamas has ACCEPTED RESPONSIBILITY for HUNDREDS of TERRORIST ATTACKS during the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. \n\nIf the USA would continue their financial support of the Palestinian Government (lead by Hamas). They would be no better than Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Cuba, North Korea, and Sudan when it comes to financially backing terroristic efforts.
811562
Violence towards these ppl is only going to fuel more violence.\n\nIf that is not evident by now to you and others, then I don't know how much more evidence you need.\n\nThe only way to tackle the anti-American terrorism dilemma is through some major diplomacy but mostly, through incentives.\n\nTake Palestine as an example... Palestine is impoverished, ppl are starving, etc... sanctions have resulted in this. Now ask yourself, they know they could get our aid if they just do what we say but is that making them listen to us? NO.\n\nAll that is doing is making them hate us more.\n\nInstead of bullying these extremists that will die starving before they will be 'owned', how about using the funds we put into the military on incentives for them to build their infrastructure.\n\nThink about it... if we helped Palestine build it's infrastructure and economy, would they not be grateful? Yes they would. Of course some would always fight.. but after a generation or two, you can't tell me their children wouldn't remember and start to question anti-American sentiment.\n\nThat is just one example but you the idea.
850947
YES I THINK SO. ALL TERRORIST REGIMES HAVE TO BE STOPPED AND DISMANTLED OR THEIR WILL BE NO PIECE IN THE WORLD AND IT IS NOT JUST ISLAMIC REGIMES.
142603
Global hegemony makes us a target from terrorism.  If you want more terrorist attacks, then by all means invade sovereign nations for no real reason.  However, if you actually want to keep our country safe, it's probably best to keep our heads down.
920315
We have fostered most of the terrorism ourselves.  We started and funded Osama in Afghanistan, training many of his people.  We funded and supported Saddam, even when he gassed the Kurds.  We support dictatorships all over the Middle East, while lusting after their oil.  We establish military bases from Israel to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, and Afghanistan.  We are trying to bully the region.  Our presence used to be just arrogant.  Now I can't imagine the words the locals use for us.  We are despised across the region for the hypocrisy and imbalance of our  policies, and now we have invaded two of their neighbors, in one without any just cause.  Our next threat is to Iran.  We must examine our own behavior before  we go tossing out terms like terrorist.  We have terrorized more people, and for a much longer time, than anyone has terrorized us.  The weapons  you speak of  are in our own hands.  Perhaps we might just consider putting them down.
129063
Ha they have no plan for fighting terrorism. To them, it seems logical that if they leave terrorists alone, the terrorists will return the favor. Many liberals believe America is at fault for terrorist attacks, that our culture and ways provoked the Muslim extremism. \n\nBut murder and terrorism is never the solution, especially in a country such as this.\n\nTo canukinsocial's statement: that is exceptionally inaccurate. CIA and NSA have intercepted hundreds of threats against the United States, and although they are certainly sometimes a bit slow, that is why they need a larger budget. So that can improve.
155431
No. Just because the Democrats did it to the Japanese in WWII doesn't mean it is right. \n\nThe right thing to do is to conduct wire-tapping where there is a credible reason to suspect a terrorist threat. This way we can minimize and hopefully eliminate the threat of terrorism in the US without taking away the freedom of any innocent person. \n\nOf course the Democrats who had no problem in WWII corralling thousands of Japanese men, women and little children in make-shift prisons, want to tie the president's hands so he can not nip terrorism in the US in the bud.
522655
I think it would be a reach.  The communists didn't really exist in the US and really weren't a threat.  Terrorists actually have had a serious impact here in the US and still exist where they can harm Americans.  That being said, we are over the making the situation worse and giving those who pretend like terrorists still exist on Every Street, USA reason to fear.  In time (and with different leadership) this issue will be easily controlled.  All it will take is someone with some decent statesmanship abilities and a IQ over 90 to take care of the problem.  Until then we will have to put up with them trying to sell us fear and terrorists as if they were household germs.
1092262
America has not "attacked" those countries, by themselves, out of a whim.  They are backed by the United Nations and many other countries have helped in the effort to decrease terrorism.