[Free_in_Alabama]

I agree. Make it clear that actions like this will result in overwhelming and excessive force. You can fight out military but if you go after kids we will take out you entire city. The gloves must come off.

[ClancyJ]

I agree - but it will not work.

Then the tactic is kidnap children so that an attack will be made on a city leading to war in an area. Sort of like creating war between the tribes or religious groups.

[wonders]

I understand your outrage. But if we kill civilians indiscriminately, then the terrorists win: we have become like them.

[El Gato]

You can fight out military but if you go after kids we will take out you entire city. The gloves must come off.

The Russians are even more sentimental about their kids than Americans. For example they don't spank them, even if they should very badly need spanking. Explains alot when you think about it. But, be that as it may, they will not take kindly to their kids being the object of terrrorist attacks. Not kindly at all.

[keats5]

Every single school in America should have a few highly trained teachers to carry and use guns. They could be something like an undercover volunteer special force. My own kids have had several ex-military teachers that would have been helpful in a situation like this. They needed armed plain clothes staff INSIDE that building. I understand logistical issues would still remain, but the good guys would have had more options.

[Quix]

STRONGLY AGREE.