Questioning 9-11: Misperceptions of a Political War

Since 9-11 several assumptions have dominated our thinking about terrorism. Instead of accepting these assumptions we question each one. In every case the assumption proved wrong. One of the most important assumptions is that terrorism is a complex and difficult task to carry out. In fact, it is rather simple. In order to examine this a "reconnaissance" was conducted. Numerous targets were easily available to attack. The other significant assumption is that this is a (total) war against terrorism. It is not. Rather, it is a symbolic and political war. A war we may lose.