For those querying why we weren't attacked prior to HERRICK & TELIC, you might consider the policing and security regime (put in place by both brands of pollies) that led to London being referred to as Londonistan. In the name of inclusion and multi-culturalism (and probably a couple more isms that no-one has thought of yet) a particular group of folk were allowed to publicly call for the most gruesome acts against the west and the Red Sea pedestrians without any fear of consequences. In my book there's a difference between free speech and incitement to murder. ISTR the French have had a couple of Metro-based incidents over the last few years as well, despite their anti-GWB proclivities.
Toad - would not suggest for one mo that the critics of Bliar and Bush policy (with the possible exception of the WMF) condone or support terrorism. Just a difference of opinion - some believe if we leave them alone, they'll reciprocate, others (including me) believe that they will come after the West regardless.