Can terrorists be stopped before they attack?

Question

Can terrorists be stopped before they attack?

Answer 1

Yes. Several terrorist attacks have been stopped since 911. Good intelligence can go a long way.  

Answer 2

Well, many people seem to think we can just sit down and talk over our differences.  So maybe that would work.

Answer 3

If they are not deliberately ignored.

Another example is that Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill

knew of the plan to attack Pearl Harbour.

Answer 4

can you preempt a preemptive war?

Answer 5

yes because Jack Bauer has stopped many

Answer 6

Sure.  That is...if we don't handcuff our security forces.

Answer 7

yep, your welcome

Answer 8

If you know when and where they plan to attack, yes.

Answer 9

Of course if those seeking them out can find them after finding the right clues, however it can be really difficult in a world full of millions of people.

Answer 10

yes they can  

Answer 11

yes, its happened a couple of times all ready.

Answer 12

The question is...

Can terrorists be stopped before they're ELECTED?

Answer 13

well pretty much the gov't knows about the attack before they happen...think pearl harbor, 911