Apparently, I only posted this on my tumblr and not here, so here y'all go :)

I’ve been thinking for awhile about why terrorists only select certain places, such as the World Trade Center or the Pentagon. While they are the symbols of American political, economic, and pure might, America still has many other symbols of great sentimental value that would destroy the heart of the people.
So the question of the day is…if you were a terrorist, what would you destroy and why? (starting from 10/15/2009)
If I was a terrorist, I would first organize two or three planes to get hijacked for the demolition of the largest congregation of political leaders. Why? Pretty obvious answer, but by doing this, terrorists would cut off the head of the world’s “greatest” superpower. In the many books I’ve read, people always talk about destroying the leadership rather than the body, because the body can mend itself but the brain is vital (Starship Troopers with the brain bug for example). I got this idea from the book preceding Tom Clancy’s “Executive Orders,” where most of the judicial, legislative, and executive branches were concentrated in one building for the inauguration of a new president when a crazed Japanese man destroyed the building with a big huge plane.
My second target would be the many famous monuments around the nation. Mount Rushmore, the ones in Washington DC, and all those other ones I can’t remember. Why? They are the pride of our nation, built to symbolize peace and prosperity. Why not break the spirit of the people with what they put theirs hearts into?
My third target would be the canals, dams, and other works of civil engineering that cannot be easily rebuilt. Removing things such as the Panama Canal would ruin America’s ability to make economic progress. Just like in the game Starcraft, destroying someone’s economy is one of the key parts of destroying that person’s base.
At this point I’ve cut of America’s head, destroyed its economy, and defaced its symbols. The military next!
My fourth target would be the scientific community. Why kill scientists when you can capture them for your own ends? (I just realized that I’ve played too many WWII games with mad scientists and secret Nazi projects made by captured scientists with free play). Why? So you can make your own nuclear and chemical bombs instead of relying on captured armaments. Why give a guy a fish when you can teach him to fish?

If you comment, don’t give me any BS similar to “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” because most Americans are highly attached to their lifestyles and their things in general. Just look at the rampant consumerism America is in. When people lose everything, they get tipped over the edge and decide to end their own lives. If you’ve ever read World War Z, then you’ll have an accurate picture of what I’m talking about. On this note, whoever is left after the four stages I described above would not stand a chance against a Russian invasion that was planned before the four stages were executed (because the Russians are always trying to knock America off its high horse for Russia to take its place, just like in the game Red Alert).

Disclaimer: I’m a very bored senior in high school who has read too many books and played too many video games. Please don’t arrest me for thought violations or conspiracy to kill America. I <3 America. (Except, down with Obama for proposing that the school year get extended)

I need a hobby. All I've been doing these past few weeks is just sleep, school, and computer. I know I complained about having a ton of schoolwork last year and the year before, but now, I have nothing constructive to do. Oh sure, I do every possible exercise I can think of for the upper body with only dumbbells, I'm starting a bunch of scholarship applications, and I can get a 6-1 KDR in CSS, but nothing really fulfilling.
Great. Nice job on ditching trumpet because your new school's band sucks, stopping ping-pong because everyone at school sucks at it, quitting tennis because chemistry took up all your time sophomore year, and withdrawing from all volunteer opportunities because you have 600+ volunteer hours already. Nothing to do, nowhere to go. My future is looking all bright and sunny. Or maybe just cloudy with a chance of meatballs.