[VladRussian2]

>The problem with this sort of analysis is that there are EXTENSIVE efforts to reduce the amount of terrorism.

the question here whether there are EFFECTIVE efforts. As Boston Marathon shows - no. Like in other times and other countries, anybody who wants is still able to commit such atrocious terrorist acts, despite the EXTENSIVE efforts. Governments just like EXTENSIVE efforts.

[wycats]

That's like saying that if there are any reports of measles, the entire vaccination regime is a failure.

I agree that we need to know more about the efforts to understand if they're working.

I disagree that the small number of terrorist attacks is evidence that the efforts we're using to combat the attacks aren't necessary.

[jacquesm]

I have this banana in my ear to keep the crocodiles away.