The two brothers assembled at least four types of improvised explosive devices in the home Tamerlan shared with wife. And she didn't notice anything? Give me a break.

Since the term "extremism" is so obviously meaningless, why don't we revert to the previously used term "terrorism", which is clear and precise?

More proof (if you needed it) that Islam is a mental illness.

Am I right in thinking that the whole concept of “greater” and “lesser” Jihad did not exist in Mohammad’s time and was a much later construct? I have always thought that this, plus the use of the world “lesser” for what is clearly the normal and by far the most widely used case, is a deliberate ploy to mislead non-Muslims, in other words “taquiya”. www.wikiislam.net notes that: “During Prophet Muhammad's lifetime, and onwards to the present, the word 'Jihad' was, and is, almost always used in a military sense. This idea of a greater and lesser jihad was a later development which originated from the 11th century book, The History of Baghdad, by the Islamic scholar al-Khatib al-Baghdadiis ... In fact, all four schools of Sunni jurisprudence as well as the Shi'ite tradition make no reference at all to the "greater" jihad, only the lesser. So ... we know that the concept of the greater jihad is unorthodox and heretical to the majority of the world’s Muslims”. It is therefore hardly surprising that so few Muslims follow the “greater” Jihad.

I am in the UK. Can anyone in New York tell me if there is any evidence of any anti-Muslim passions being inflamed over there? From what I can see the passions that are being inflamed are (as usual) the pro-Muslim passions! Go Pamela! I think this is a brilliant ad campaign.

Hillary Clinton, refering to the killing Ambassador Christopher Stevens, was quoted as saying: "This was an attack by a small and savage group". I haven't heard anyone condemning her for describing any group as savages!

"Police sources said that an NBC News report erred yesterday in stating that a note was left along with the bacon that was signed by someone who used a code name and referenced a website was incorrect. No physical note was left on the scene, sources said". I thought the word "erred" was a bit of an understatement. But checking Merriam-Webster on-line I see there is another meaning after "to make a mistake", which is: "to violate an accepted standard of conduct". Completely fabricating news, yes I guess that is violating accepted standards of reporting. Or am I just being old-fashioned? (Yes, Gerald, I do remember The Man From Uncle)!

I don't see what the problem is. Surely he can just tie a knot in it and wait until he gets home at the end of the day? He is not obliged to use the police station toilet.

"Ali and Hassan are awaiting sentencing ..." We can but hope that, having royally pissed off the judge by showing him no respect, he will now get his own back by passing the maximum allowable sentences.

"... break the glass of the kitchen window right away and apparently he did so without making a noise ...". From the video the window appears to be a double glazed unit, and if so these are extremely difficult to break. People have been trapped by them in fires and unable to escape, even by hitting them with chairs and so on. It is inconceivable to me that this was done silently.

Most of us have a pretty good idea of what would have happened if it was Muslim children and they had been instructed to recite the Lord's Prayer ...

As a Brit I don't want this piece of filth in my country, and I don't want my taxes to support him or his family. Wikipedia says he is wanted on terrorism charges in Algeria, the United States, Belgium, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, as well as Jordan. If Jordan (and probably Algeria) can't be trusted, surely he could be deported to one of those other countries - preferably to the one with the most serious charges against him?

Thankyou, Abdul-Hurriyah for a superb post. I for one am going to retain a copy for future reference - there is so much insight in it.

"Steve Jones emeritus professor of human genetics at university college London has questioned why such students would want to study biology at all when it obviously conflicts with their beliefs". Could it be to give them a better understanding of body cavities, with a view to more efficiently packing them with explosives?

"... this group of families really will give our audience a taste of what life is like in Dearborn, Mich., for a variety of American Muslims ..." Perhaps they could follow it up with a programme giving a taste of what life is like in Dearborn, Mich., for a variety of American NON-Muslims.

By proposing to work on Saturdays "to make up the hours" he is effectively acknowledging that his breaks DID interfere with his work performance. I guess the reason that only persons with seniority are allowed to work Saturdays is because they probably get an enhanced rate for working at the weekends.

"... the FBI missed warning signs...". No they didn't, they ignored them.

Pamela, here in the UK the approach in this sort of circumstance would be to contact your Member of Parliament (MP), as they have a lot more clout when it comes to asking questions in parliament and pushing for enquiries (though it doesn't always work of course). I don't know what the closest equivalent of our MP is in the States - Florida Senator or Representative (Allen West?) - but might a direct approach to someone like that be worth trying, to raise the profile on this? God bless you for your caring heart, and for your extraordinary perseverence.

If true (and I find it difficult to believe that it is), what about using silenced weapons to take out the terrorists and preserve the beauty sleep of the residents?

"If you see hateful speech or actions, you need to confront it." Unless, of course, the hateful speech or actions are by Muslims, in which case you need to confront those pointing it out. Absolutely pathetic. It is difficult to conceive of a more hateful action than flying two loaded passenger aeroplanes into two densely populated tower blocks. It was not a "tragedy", it was an obscenity.

Sorry Angelia, I am in the UK and had gone to bed before your reply and have only just seen it. I think we have been talking at cross purposes. The families wishes should be paramount and whether God is mentioned or not should be down to them, and them alone. As others have pointed out the edict is supposed to apply to any and all funerals, even if the family (as many will) would want God mentioned, and would be extremely offended if He was not. In any event, I am truly sorry for your loss, and that my comment caused you upset.

Where on earth was that suggested? It goes without saying that a person speaking at a funeral should confirm the family's wishes. It is the director of the cemetry that is doing the objecting.

"After reciting the words ... he was told to stop". The correct response to this was simply to repeat the same words again, slightly slower and louder than before, and extremely firmly. And if the objection is made again, then repeat it even louder and more firmly. They can't win if we don't let them.

"I wish we could find a way to hold people accountable". Perhaps it would be an idea to do that with those that actually do the killing.

Yes Nancy, Muslims did all the killing (as usual). One of the linked articles makes that clear.