Mike Head, of the World Socialists, writes, "None of these powers has anything to do with fighting terrorism. In fact, the Howard government itself has played a key role in inflaming the threat of terrorism by its support for and participation in the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq."

Is he for real? I can't think of a better way for countries to "inflame the threat of terrorism" than by doing nothing when they, or their allies, are attacked. In the decade preceding 9/11, Clinton's administration proved this beyond a doubt.

Mike Head should not be legally allowed to go by that name, until he wakes up and proves it.