How to fight and win the war on terror.

Reduce world poverty. Crack pot hate mongers like Bin Laden have existed throughout history. What is remarkable is that others follow them. When people find themselves in desparate situations, they turn to extremists. If the United States is serious about combating terrorism, it needs to improve the economic position of impoverished people around the world. Just as the Marshall Plan slowed/stopped the spread of communisim in western Europe, this plan would slow/stop the spread of terrorism.