This is not a war. A more useful metaphor than war is crime. The terrorists of September 11th are outlaws within a global polity. The priority is, find out who did this and where they are. But making war against nations that may have helped this group is not the issue.
Words mean things.
I sort of like Oreos better when they're just a little stale and soft. In case you were wondering. And like the Chan-Chan man, you'd never leave your pals out in the cold. But your generosity is so inconspicuous that people often don't even notice it. Romantically, a soft, sweet, heart and charming, insecurity rule.