Sorry to say Froggy, but my answer might not seem palatable, however, this world is now a smaller (instantly interconnected) place than it has ever been and what happens on the other side affects us all.
My answer is - whatever it takes.
We are dealing with fanatics with a death wish and so we have to do what we have to do.
Turn your question around and project to what happens WHEN these religious fanatics get hold of Atomic weapons. It will be too late then for you to say, "if only..." - actually, it might be your kids who will be saying this...
Yes, the poor muslim plebs, I hear you say - I agree, but...
