Decius wrote:
Stratfor: Terrorism Intelligence Report - August 29, 2006

Airline Incidents: Fear as Force Multiplier

By Fred Burton

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Good article and I especially like getting this from a source as credible as Stratfor.

It's always seemed blisteringly obvious to me, and I've consequently said it dozens of times : Terrorists are about terror; if you're afraid, then they've done their job. End of story.

Unfortunately, maintaining a specific level of fear among the population has political benefits. And I also get that telling people "Don't be afraid." isn't a tack the government can take easily; it's up to individuals to realize that their own fear is the actual problem.

RE: Stratfor: Al'Q wins in London even though the attack was foiled.