I am surprised that such an educated person is making such a wild surmise. What are we supposed to 'learn' from this 'message', that today we don't get close to the US, tommorrow we follow whatever they say, the day after we spend all our lives living in their shadow and doing what they want from us? Better to die a brave man than live like a coward. The victims of terrorist attacks worldwide should be treated as Martyrs to the cause of Freedom of Expression and Democracy and awarded the same status and honor as freedom fighters. That will send a 'message' to these cowards not to indulge in these dastardly acts. Cheers Anurag