[caltrop]

We've made ourselves their targets through our involvement in the Middle East, a region which, absent their oil, isn't worth an American sprained ankle. That we've put ourselves in this position isn't all that hard to demonstrate or figure out. After all, the 9-11 attack wasn't carried out in Rome, Stockholm or Brussels. The reason why is clear - we've insinuated ourselves into their religious and ethnic disputes. Why anyone's surprised they've chosen to extend their war to the US mainland is a mystery to me.

[PigRigger]

This is where I respectfully disagree. I beleive their culture, and mainly their religion, has made us a target.