TURBO BEAVER,
Pull your head out of the sand.Australia has never pledged to be immune to this type of action.The security build up before the olympics is one example.Since 9/11 yet another anti-terrorist reaction squad has been set up.We constantly have a naval presence in the Persian Gulf enforcing the trade embargo.The entire international naval fleet in that area is actually under the command of an Australian naval Commander.We have also deployed 707 tankers and F/A-18's to join the forces currently deployed in the Afgahnistan Operation.I don't think that qualifies as having our head in the sand.Australia has been the victim of terrorist actions in the past.
If you are just refering to our feeling of geographical isolation then please forgive my outburst.
Deepest sympathies to all affected by this tragedy.
