An act of terrorism, the taking of innocent civilian lives, is prohibited by Islam, and whoever has done this needs to be brought to justice, whether he is Muslim or not.

They definitely don't have to carry out a specific act of terrorism to be found guilty; otherwise, the whole material support statute wouldn't fly. The government has a strong case against Mr. Padilla. I think he's in a heap of trouble.

senseless act of terrorism.

It was an act of terrorism. So far we can only say that it was a bomb fitted in a car.

It is an act of terrorism.

It is an act of terrorism. It certainly looks like KFC was the target.