Four years ago today, 17 sailors on the USS Cole were killed and the ship heavily damaged.
It was considered a crime, and warrants were issued. Two men have since been convicted for their involvement. Nothing to be too concerned about. After all, the only deaths were military men.
A year later, the US was attacked directly. 3000 civilians died, and Americans finally grasped the profundity of the threat.
As Senator Kerry says, we need to get back to that time.