... and extortion is just another means to reach this end.

It sounds extreme but unfortunately we have discovered how extreme these terrorists really are.

After they kill all infidels then they will likely focus on killing all Shiites. Nice folks, eh?
No wonder Iran is scared of these fundamentalists.

They have turned their back on the Fatiha:

"In the name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate ..."

Where is Allah's mercy and compassion in light of the murders on September 11th?