>By the way, does anyone recall the Islamic looting that took place in Europe right after the 9/11 attacks? Makes you wonder if all those guys would have done so, had they known that their victims would have been able to defend themselves.

I have no recollection of such activities whatsoever.

Can you elaborate?

Immediately after 9/11, there were reports that Islamic radicals were shaking down citizens in the large U.K cities for money. According to reports, they were confronting shop owners for money, and were even stopping cars in the middle of the street. I recall hearing about it on NPR after it happened.

Kevin