>Fight the problem at it source, not the symptoms. It's a known fact that Al-Quaida recruit members in the uneducated and poor population. The ones who have nothing to loose and fall for the promises that their familly will be well threated by Al-Quaida. Etablish a relation with the different gouvernements were Al-Quada recruits to build schools to educate the population and to ensure that the wealth is better distributed.
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>These peoples will live better, the world will be better protected from Al-Quaida and the US reputation will raise considerably. Everybody win, except Al-Quaida.

Which accomplished every single goal they ever had. (And those which they could not even dream of)

-Massive economic damage incured on western economies
-Atmosphere of fear and uncertainty worldwide
-US becoming unpopular world wide
-Recruitment of radicals never being easier

Quiet a feat and sucess for (up to decade ago) more or less unknown terror delivery organisation
Perfect conditions for continued growt and success, on everybody's elses lives expense.