Will USA suffer another large-scale attack?  Are 9/11's preventable?
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As a member of the military I have some reluctance in answering this question the way I feel it needs.\n\nWill the USA sugger another large-scale attack?  I don't doubt that another attack of the magnitude of 9/11 is possible.  In fact I am quite sure there are a number of terrorist organizations planning attacks like 9/11 even as I write this posting.\n\nAre 9/11's preventable?\n\nI think that if news reports are to be believed we have already prevented attacks such as this.  (I don't necessarily believe news reports).  That said in a free society such as we enjoy we simply can not (And probably should not) do what is necessary to prevent all such attacks.  If we give up our freedom to prevent all such attacks we are handing a victory to the terrorists.
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It is entirely possible. Iran, China, Cuba, Russia, France, Isreal, US, GB, Venezuela, rogue terrorists, Korea. Heck yeah... gonna be tough for quite a while!
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and while this war is going on, there has not been another attack on US soil.  We are making some serious headway in the global war against radical Islam. Money well spent to me.\n\nHere are the facts.\n\nWe invaded Iraq in March of 2003, can you tell me of a terror attack that has happened on US soil since then?
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Another attack can occur at almost anytime. No system is 100% fool proof and you can bet that the terrorists are looking and plotting a way to sneak another attack in on us. \n\nYou cant reason with terrorists and they don't understand talk. They kill woman, children and innocent people in the name of their religion, so, how can you reason with crazy people??\n\nWhile I am a democrat, I cant think of one, that could or would have handled 911 the right way. The liberal side of the party wants to talk about everything. They talked and talked in WW2 after getting evidence the Germans were exterminating Jews. They talked people all the way to the gas chambers in Auschwitz's and Treblinka.\n\nThis nation needs to pull together as one, but to do that, we need those people in Washington to do whats right for America, and not for their party. I point my finger at BOTH parties for staying the party line, and not the route that is best for this Nation.
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World War One Hundred Eleven is going to be here quicker than anyone expects, I know. Ha, I know you mean WW3 (WWIII). Anyway, If it is a nuclear war, there really won't be much refuge since the radiation will spread around the globe. We will need radiation suits etc, and no one is ready for that right now. There is a book, I think it is called "On the Beach" and it is about nuclear war, it's good I remember. Anyway, there is no need to be worried. Do not worry about things that you cannot control. There is nothing you can do about it unless you plan on being a 007 and sneaking overseas and disabling their bombs, but I doubt a top-secret agent would be posting on YAHOO!
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Could be if the terrorists escalate to neuclar or biological terrorism.  \n\nSubject: Muslims, terrorist and the USA : A different spin on Iraq war.\n\nThis WAR is for REAL!  \nDr. Vernon Chong, Major General, USAF, Retired\n\nTo get out of a difficulty, one usually must go through it.  Our country is now facing the most serious threat to its existence, as we know it, that we have faced in your lifetime and mine (which includes WWII).\n\nThe deadly seriousness is greatly compounded by the fact that there are very few of us who think we can possibly lose this  war and even fewer who realize what losing really means.\n\nFirst, let's examine a few basics:\n\n1. When did the threat to us start?\n\n Many will say September 11, 2001.   \nThe answer as far as the United States is concerned is 1979, 22 years prior to September 2001, with the following attacks on us:\n \n* Iran Embassy Hostages, 1979;\n*   Beirut , Lebanon Embassy 1983;\n*   Beirut , Lebanon Marine Barracks 1983;\n* Lockerbie , Scotland Pan-Am flight to New York 1988;\n* First New York World Trade Center attack 1993;\n* Dhahran , Saudi Arabia Khobar Towers Military complex 1996;\n* Nairobi , Kenya US Embassy 1998;\n* Dares Salaam , Tanzania US Embassy 1998;\n* Aden , Yemen USS Cole 2000;\n* New York World Trade Center 2001;\n* Pentagon 2001.\n\n(Note that during the period from 1981 to 2001 there were 7,581 terrorist attacks worldwide).\n \n\n2. Why were we attacked?\n\nEnvy of our position, our success, and our freedoms.  The attacks happened during the administrations of Presidents Carter, Reagan, Bush 1, Clinton and Bush 2.  We cannot fault either the Republicans or Democrats as there were no provocations by any of the presidents or their immediate predecessor, President Ford.\n\n3. Who were the attackers?\nIn each case, the attacks on the US were carried out by Muslims.\n\n4. What is the Muslim population of the World? \n25%.\n\n5. Isn't the Muslim Religion peaceful? \n\nHopefully, but that is really not material.  There is no doubt that the predominately Christian population of Germany was peaceful, but under the dictatorial leadership of Hitler (who was also Christian), that made no difference.  You either went along with the administration or you were eliminated.  There were 5 to 6 million Christians killed by the Nazis for political reasons (including 7,000 Polish priests).  \n(see http://www.Nazis.testimony.co.uk/7-a.htm)\n\nThus, almost the same number of Christians were killed by the Nazis, as the six million holocaust Jews who were killed by them, and we seldom heard of anything other than the Jewish atrocities.  Although Hitler kept the world focused on the Jews, he had no hesitancy about killing anyone who got in his way of exterminating the Jews or of taking over the world - German, Christian or any others.\n\nSame with the Muslim terrorists.  They focus the world on the US , but kill all in the way -- their own people or the Spanish, French or anyone else. The point here is that just like the peaceful Germans were of no protection to anyone from the Nazis, no matter how many peaceful Muslims there may be, they are no protection for us from the terrorist Muslim leaders and what they are fanatically bent on doing -- by their own pronouncements -- killing all of us "infidels."  I don't blame the peaceful Muslims.  What would you do if the choice was shut up or die?\n\n6. So who are we at war with?\n\nThere is no way we can honestly respond that it is anyone other than the Muslim terrorists.  Trying to be politically correct and avoid verbalizing this conclusion can well be fatal. There is no way to win if you don't clearly recognize and articulate who you are fighting.\n \n\nSo with that background, now to the two major questions:\n\n1. Can we lose this war?\n\n2. What does losing really mean?\n\nIf we are to win, we must clearly answer these two pivotal questions:\n\nWe can definitely lose this war, and as anomalous as it may sou
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America isnt worried about him attacking another country, the government is worried about him giving nuclear weapons and/or technology to Iran, which will attack another country, or giving it to a terrorist group.  Although i do agree with you that the press turned it into "the world is about to end" coverage.
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I think we've been very fortunate not to have sustained any more attacks yet. In fact, in spite of my complete lack of trust in the bush adminstration i must give some credit for their ability to protect our country from any subsequent attacks. However, I belive the way the war on terror has been handled (particularly in iraq) we only only feeding the fire. I think we are making new terrorists everyday because of our activities.  I would have preferred to see our involvement stay within afghanistan where the problem was. Unfortuatenly, we have not found Osama. We have found Hussein, but i don't remember him crashing planes into the world trade center. \nI hope our good fortunate continues and we are not attacked on our soil again. But bush's continued aggression in the middle east can't possibly be helping to tame terrorism, but only to incite. Recent decisions to sell our ports to an arab country linked with the taliban is also worrisome. \nIt's a good question you've asked and its easy to say the war on terror has been effective to the extent that we haven't had any more attacks and maybe in the short run, it has helped to prevent some attacks. But i am seriously concerned about the long term consequences of the way in which the war on terror is being handled by our president.
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Yeah. If USA was not intervening with other countries' business, it would have been prevented. From the way US is acting in Iraq and with Iran, I am not sure what US have learnt from 911 though.. Osama and his people are devils trained by US.
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NOT AT ALL. America wont make the mistake 4 times!
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If by "soon", you mean the next six months...then I'd have to answer the question with NO.  This is mainly because Islamic terrorists such as Osama bin Laden have shown a real patience after initial attacks on a selected target fail.  In 1993 the first attack on the WTC, though tragic, was a miserable failure from the standpoint of inflicting massive casualities.  They waited over 8 years before carrying out the next attempt, which as we all know, was far more deadly and horrific.  It has been nearly 5 years since 9/11.  It may be another 5 years before America is hit again with such devastation.  The terrorists are patient and highly adaptive to our security measures.  Because of this, nobody can ever really know when or where they'll strike again.\n\nOne thing is very certain, though.  Flight 93 failed to reach its intended target.  This means Al Qaeda will try to strike the Capitol or White House once again to complete their original mission that failed on 9/11.  Its unlikely they would hijack planes this time around, as many security measures have since been adopted to make that plan inoperative.  The more likely scenario would be a car bomb or perhaps a suicide bomber detonating themselves in or near a major Washington DC landmark.
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Funniest thing I've read on here. The young, new work force generation will age also, so will something similar to 9/11 happen again? I hope not. You're crazy.
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I don't know about other Americans, but I, as an American have no doubt in my mind they are planning another attack of some kind  on the US.\n  I don't believe they will act in haste either. I think they will slowly plan every little detail until they feel it's at least a 99% chance that they will succeed.  \n  They certainly will not give any advance notice on an attack either. They will let some info out just to keep us on our toes and watch us put put added security in the airports and train stations etc. Who knows, possibly they let out attack info just to see where and how security is taken here. That in itself is valuable information for them.\n  The sleeper cells are HERE is this country and they know what's going on. They are just passing the time and waiting..waiting until we are all relaxed. And then, with no advanced notice they will attempt their plan on us. Where, When and How is the question that no-one can answer.\nSeptember 11 was the first wake-up call for the people of this country. Sad thing is, alot of people fell asleep again.
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I don't think a defense against terrorists, that is based on protection alone, would work, and the other option, that of only attacking the terrorists overseas, is not very effective either. a mixture of aggressive and protective measures is the optimal approach.
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Hmm, lets see.  How many major terrorist attacks have we had on US soil since 2001... 0.  How many in 2001... 1.  I would say I feel safer now than I did in 2001 yes.
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The phone calls being momitored are international calls made to people and places suspected of having terrorist ties.  I don't have a problem with it.  If it could keep the US or any other country, for that matter, from experiencing something like another 9/11, I say go for it.
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There is no doubt that a nuclear detonation over America would be terrible.  But it is just as unlikely as it is horrible.\n\nI fear what is not quite as devastating or brutal, but far more likely to happen.  I fear not what an external country or terrorist might do to the US, but what the US is doing to itself.\n\nWith every act of legislation, the government gains more power, and the individuals lose some freedom.  I fear the totalitarian state that will arise because of peoples' irrational fear of external threats.\n\nOur strength has always been our freedom, and as our freedom diminishes, so too does our strength.  When we allow Congress to pass the Patriot Act, for example, we make ourselves weaker by diminishing our Constitution, our rights, and our American way of life.