As a European I have to say that I don't see Terrorism as a nuisance (cant spell that ) take for example the train bombing in Spain, the spanish didnt say 'oh, !@#$%^&*, thats really messed up the plan for today' It effectively changed the election result and caused a huge protest from the spanish people, showing some bad!@#$%^&* solidarity on their part. The French have needed a bit of a kickstart for things because like it or not, the french economy is screwed, it has been since they decided to Fight lotsa wars at once, seven years + American 'revolutionary war' (w/e they call it) But enough on the History. Europe - Scared of Terrorism.