When the majority in a democratic nation claims (votes) for war, the reaction we see is certainly "in proportion" with the people's wish - America's leaders are acting as expected in a democracy.
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<br>The problem is that (quoting someone I don't remember) there is nothing to prevent a zillion people to be wrong and one sole individual to be right. It happens more frequently then we would like to admit. We all have seen races when all the fleet moves to one side and one lucky guy wins going to other side...
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<br>I agree with Wouter. This response appears to be excessive and, although democratic, could lead to more violence. I certainly expect that as the initial anger (wich is Sam's and the mojority's understandable reaction) converts to introspection, a more mature response to terrorism is found.
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<br><br><br>Luiz