OT:US don't qualify for EU membership, don't spank children, WW2 history.

[Thermodyne]

That’s weak Primitive. The documents make the case as you requested. I made no statement on growth or reduction.

As to my opinion that force should be used, there we will just have to disagree. I will continue to vote for candidates that take an aggressive stand against terrorism. And you can do with your vote as you see fit. And we will both watch as the situation unfolds. I would note that I have seen more arrests of suspected terrorists in Iran and Saudi Arabia since the west destroyed Saddams Army then I was seeing before. The ease with which four divisions defeated the strongest Arab army in the world has already produced some dividends. And the myth that a western army could not occupy Iraq is disproved.

To address your quote, the subject speaks to the lessened efforts of the soviet sponsored Groups and a diminished amount of activity by European Groups. And the statement is actually a little different when taken in a little larger bite.

“State sponsorship has decreased over the past several decades. As it decreases, it becomes increasingly important for all countries to adopt a "zero tolerance" for terrorist activity within their borders. Terrorists will seek safehaven in those areas where they are able to avoid the rule of law and to travel, prepare, raise funds, and operate. The United States continued actively researching and gathering intelligence on other states that will be considered for designation as state sponsors. If the United States deems a country to "repeatedly provide support for acts of international terrorism," the US Government is required by law to add it to the list”

[ July 28, 2003, 19:25: Message edited by: Thermodyne ]