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To: combjelly who wrote (384031)	5/12/2008 11:25:16 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573201

CJ, > How was Spain, of all countries, putting pressure on AQ? How indeed. Two words: Soft target. Tenchusatsu

To: combjelly who wrote (384031)	5/13/2008 12:06:41 AM
From: i-node	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1573201

>> How was Spain, of all countries, putting pressure on AQ? The most important reason for this attack is that they showed they could influence the outcome of an election -- a fact which nobody can really disagree with. By doing so, they bolstered their strength and showed the world they had not been shut out -- particularly important at the point in time when it occurred. Secondly, you should keep in mind that Spain was an easy target -- while other countries had stronger anti-terrorist measures in place, it was well known that Spain was an easier target.