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Originally Posted by Lanny_MacDonald
* If creating death and destruction were the reason behind the attacks, why would the hijackers just not fly the planes into a nuclear reactor? The planes all flew close to reactors (the second plane flew directly over a reactor on the way to New York IIRC) so why not just crash the planes into these reactors and kill hundreds of thousands and make the north east uninhabitable for a few thousand years?
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The attacks had strategic purposes first and foremost, rather than just death and destruction which can be easily achieved. If you go for mass casualties why not hijack on a Sunday and fly the planes into sold-out football stadiums? I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that they considered hitting nuclear facilities also. However that serves no purpose to their goals. That is a weak tactic, not a strategic move. I suppose the trade center was for visibility and to make a statement given what it along with the White House and Pentagon represent and stand for.
They also seem to have a deep obsession with the WTC as they've tried before and failed to bring it down.