I think it is most definitely an act of War, but times have changed. When Pearl was attacked, the President declared War on Japan the same day. But this attack was undertaken by a group of thugs, not a country, even though that country may harbour them and protect them. This is insidious, dirty pool. These criminals hide behind rhetoric and politics.

The current President has said that America will not tolerate any country that sweeps their responsibility under the filthy carpet of protectionism. Yet, without direct proof, will the rest of the world tolerate an attack of such proportions on Afghanistan, even though they have committed their support? Or any of the other countries that support terrorists like Usama Bin Laden and pray for his ultimate success, however large or small?

I don't know. ... Mike