One difference between Europe and the US

[BryanD]

The biggest threat to the U.S. today, in my opinion, is John Ashcroft.. Even if they capture or kill OBL, there will be more out there trying to be like him (and now that they have seen it CAN be done, they'll be more inclined to try).

Ashcroft, on the other hand, is willing to cripple the fundamental protections so that he can fight his jihad. Even if he's got the purest of motives and you agree with him.. the current crew will not always be in power. Eventually, someone else will be given those abilties Ashcroft was given - and the outcome might not be the one we want.