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I don't think anyone predicted the degree to which the USA has taken action against terrorism, especially extending its campaign to all states where terrorists do/can hide. Even if it was predicted, I don't think it has strengthened Bin Laden. New leaders are being captured everyday, some in just the last few days. I'm not claiming full success, I'm just saying that the reaction to 9/11 was not the typical reaction. In fact, it was much more akin to Israel's reaction.
Yes, maybe that does fuel the fire of anti-US sentiment. And certainly the terrorists would sacrifice their own organization's existence to drive the US to war with other Muslim countries. But, in the end that too would be self-defeating. Terrorists are forcing issues the countries and religions they claim to support are simply ill equipped to have forced.0
Irregardless, my general point was that your range of options are limited when addressing this problem. While there may be infinite steps you can take under each type of reaction, the number of TYPES of reactions is quite finite.
I was also pointing out that the proper way to view this is quite possibly one of subjigation. We are experiencing what every oppressive culture has experienced. And, whether we intend it or not, we do oppress those with weaker economies and cultures. It's simply the way it is. It hasn't gotten to the point where a "Master Mentality v. Slave Mentality" view or a Master/Slave relationship applies, but it is moving in that direction. In a hurry.
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