UPDATE 6: It's odd one operative, without explosives, would attack a major location while 5 with explosives would target one less prominent.
NEW UPDATE 5: Evidence is mounting that they were self-starters (inspired by, rather than trained and sent by a terrorist group).
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NEW UPDATE 6: But, assuming Cambrils and
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NEW UPDATE 7: It's possible they were rushed, stepping up plans as authorities closed in. That happened in Brussels.
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NEW UPDATE: But it's an open question. As is if these 6 were the whole group. To answer, we need more info.
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Is there any distinction? It doesn't matter if they murder innocents, they are successful Jihadists
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When it comes to anticipating attacks and preventing/stopping them, yes, the distinction matters. It's a related, but different, challenge.
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I see your point. What an ongoing tragedy.
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I'll second that.
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