Goldlust-I disagree, I find nothing they did skillfull or intelligent. From what has been reported they were not very good flight students nor did they perform particularly well academically (at least that is what is suggested by the repots of those who were enrolled in US and European colleges). Perhaps some of the people at the top of the organization had some intelligence, though perhaps as truely intelligent person would have found another way of being active in the political process. I think they were acting on emotion rather than thought, if it was a reasoned decision then I rest my case.

I also have to disagree with you too plato, the way I look at things violence is never justified and after 9/11 I am firmer than ever in this belief despite the obvious temptation to feel otherwise. Please don't bother flaming me for this belief as I already know it is very unpopular, if you have to, at least do it via e-mail(directed at those who feel the need to flame not specifically at Plato who is a most civil poster).