The (heartbreaking) spectacle of a major American city crippled, falling apart and now being virtually abandoned by the authorities is what really emboldens whatever terrorist enemies we have. This sort of thing is what makes us vulnerable. Looking at what is happening in New Orleans, what terrorist wouldn’t feel encouraged to mount an actual strike on a major city? We have no National Guard — they’re over in Iraq. We have no leadership — everyone is running around in circles, or on vacation. If I were Osama Bin Laden (remember him?), I’d be rubbing my hands together and calling the boys over for a beer and a brainstorming session!
This needs to be shoved in the face — HARD — of anyone who dares mouth the platitudes about the war in Iraq making us safer. An absolute and total lie, and now, a dangerous lie.
