Something very rare is happening here - a civil, balanced and constructive discussion of the terrorist situation with people eloquently expressing both sides of the argument.

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Originally posted by: Warbler
Somehow I just do think any of that will get rid of Bin Laden. For one thing, we no idea where he is, so how can we impose sactions on a country if we don't know what country he and other terrorist are in?

Would everyone stop going on about Bin Laden? You're talking as if getting rid of him would solve the problem. I doubt the London bombers are even connected to Bin Laden. He is just a famous name - these extremists are now taking his example and doing their own thing, just like modern day Nazis weren't even born when Hitler was around. This thing has become a cancer that has spread beyond the root cause. There is no leader, no one man to take out. The only thing that would happen if Bin Laden was caught or killed would be even more attacks to avenge him.

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Originally posted by: Shimraa
its been said by credible sources. but hasnt been reported in any of the mainstream media. the rumor was that he was killed over a year ago in afganistain, and the us is using him as a political puppet now, to push bills like the patriot act through.

I'm not saying i believe it, but it is an interestin rumor

This actually sounds highly believable IMO.

So, now for the news update from your man in the field - me. Yesterday the police cordoned off a road to inverstigate an abandoned car that they believe was used by one of the would-be bombers in thursady's failed attacks. The car was literally 2 minutes from my flat! Talk about close to home!