Times Square Bombing

Today several members of Congress received letters claiming responsibility for the bombing of a military recruiting station in New York's Times Square. The letters were addressed to "Members of Congress" and contained a picture of a man standing in front of the recruiting station with the statement "We did it." The letters did not contain additional threats, however, it may be linked to two other similar incidents in New York, one in October and one in May (2005). Both times an explosive device was detonated around 3 a.m. and the suspect was riding a bicycle in the area.

No suspects have been detained and there were no police or fire reports of serious damage or injuries. This recruiting office is one of the nation's busiest and has been the site of periodic anti-war protests. As the war continues on many recruiting stations have become sites of anti-war protests. Protesters often try to block entrance to recruiting stations, but bombing is going too far. I think it's disgraceful and insulting to the troops who have chosen to sacrifice their lives to defend our freedom. Sure, most people are against the war and see no point in it, but will bombing a recruiting station really help end the war faster? No, I think there are many better ways to protest the war. Besides, isn't bombing the recruiting station to fight for peace/protest the war a bit hypocritical?

What do you think about these acts to protest the war? What should be done to stop them--or should they be allowed as a guarantee of our freedom of speech?