[jfman]

I genuinely can’t think off hand of a sentence starting with “why” that isn’t a question or seeking to establish a reason.

And having taken the view that I consider a related terrorist incident inevitable (not an unreasonable position to be fair) I can’t think of a reason that a rational Afghan (or general Islamic fundamentalist) who wants retribution for perceived injustice would create a distinction between civilians and military targets. Maybe they’re more principled than I give them credit for.

I certainly don’t intend anyone to read more into my previous statements than the above.