This was a clear attempt to bring down that Ryanair aircraft...probably on Buckingham palace or the Houses of Parliament.Thanks to the vigilance of the Swedes,it was thwarted but what if it had succeeded?Maybe you'd be a little more understanding of just what the US has suffered this last year(or decade for those with short memories) and not so quick to criticize what has to be done in this war of survival.Its either them or us.You choose.But dont whinge or utter platitudes whilst you're sitting on the fence making up your mind.
I note some snide anti-American remarks on another thread re the proposal to ban foreign flights into DC and NYC on the 911 anniversary.Well,you're entitled.But you only betray your own naivete and gullability.The risk of a copycat attack is much higher than many suppose.With the US airports on high alert,it would not be unreasonable to assume that the terrorists would try their luck on a States-bound foreign carrier.I recently walked thru MXP crew check without being stopped or asked to present ID.
So lets cut the talk of United Nations(what a joke)..we're about as united as a square peg in a round hole anyways.The US will make up its own mind and if you're not part of the solution,you're part of the problem.WW11 was prolonged by months because Eike was too wrapped up in preserving the Alliance instead of sending his best general(Patton) into the Nazi fray.
The pussy-footing around stops now.