I understand why a group of Islamic fanatics would systematically plan and execute the slaughter of scores of totally innocent, unarmed, civilian people. Seen that before, right here in New York City.  I get it.  I mean, that's why we call them terrorists.  That is what they do.  That is why they are international outlaws, subject to arrest (if they're lucky), or death by gunfire (if they're not).  I am horrified, but not mystified.

I am utterly baffled as to why 2000 potential shoppers, early on Friday morning, were so eager to buy discounted electronics at Wal-Mart for Christmas that they surged forward through the opening doors and trampled to death the young worker who opened them.