Originally Posted by Dovster
You're all off base. The way to paralyze America is not through a major attack -- 9/11 only served to mobilize the country.
America would be most vulnerable if attacked in the way that Israel is -- through a series of small attacks at shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, buses, schools, etc.
Israel has held up against this for the simple reason that these attacks are not only as old as the country, but actually pre-date it. It is a way of life for Israelis and while we are saddened with each one we accept them as part of life.
Americans are not prepared for this. If they become afraid to go about their daily routines, the country will collapse.
Dov,
I couldn't agree with you more. I don't know if you read my post prior to yours, but I did describe the exact type of situation that Israel faces everyday. I agree that America, and most of the rest of the world needs to learn from the Israeli experience.
Large attacks create shock. Many smaller ones create fear.