I agree with you to a point, blastoff. I do think we need take no-nonsense action, but I think we need to show respect for other countries' innocents, otherwise how are we different from those who attacked us? Even children dancing in the streets are probably innocents who merely believe what their adult role models tell them. I say "probably", because I know that children have been known to be used as weapons before, and once that happens all bets are off as far I'm concerned, but the vast majority of the time I see them as innocents. Even adults who merely applaud the action, I don't think should be targeted by our vengance. Being an asshole doesn't necessarily warrant deadly force.
I really think that we REALLY need to take it out those who are responsible. Positively identifying those who are directly responsible MAY not happen. If we decided to go after all known terrorists in the case that we can't positively identify those responsible, I don't think that it would break my heart. In fact, even if we CAN positively identify the perpetrators of this, I wouldn't have a problem with going after all known terrorists. And It wouldn't break my heart if we hurt a GOVERNMENT that tried to hinder our efforts to get those known terrorists. But if we approach ANY country with total disreguard for the lives of it's innocent citizens just to make a point, then WE become the terrorists.
And I think the thing that bothers me most about this incident is the possibility of finding out that it was americans who pulled this off. I can't seem to convince myself that americans would have done this, but I also have trouble with simply dismissing the idea. I know the evidence that's surfacing doesn't seem to point to americans, but the incredible speed and abundance of the evidence that is surfacing bothers me too. It all just seems so neat and tidy. I hope it's the result of a high level of dedication to the investigation, but I still have that nagging itch that says not to accept things blindly.
Sorry I'm babbling. I'm a huge bundle of emotions right now. I'm just going to go ahead shutup for now.