SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?


To: Machaon who wrote (7088)10/23/2001 4:23:07 PM
From: Michael Watkins  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 281500
 
But, the enemy ISN'T eager to commit suicide. If he was, there would be a lot more suicide bombers than there are. From news reports, the majority of the terrorists on the planes, that crashed into the TWC, didn't know that they were on a suicide mission.

I think this is more to do with operational security than anything, Robert. Having 4 people keep secrets, when they know they are going to die, is much easier than having 19 or more keep the same secret.

OBL and other fanatics have proven ability to incite their followers to carry out suicide missions. That won't stop.