If we whack them with a wet fish, would that be skateboarding?

Exactly, and knowing the Americans, if they had got anything worthwhile out of it, we would know by now.

And I have to ask, if it is a success, why is it closing next year?

Its good to have a debate like this. AJ recently the usa and the uk have foiled and arrested folk relating to terrorist plots are you really believing that if we asked those involved nicely they would spill the beans on others that may be part of any plot, if so you are in a different world to me. Out of curiousity is one of your favourite songs white flag by dido

I know where AJ is coming from; if we are supposed to be 'better' than the terrorists, we shouldn't be sinking to their level. Yes, terrorists do evil things, that's why they are the bad guys! We, on the other hand, are trying to occupy the moral high ground, so we can't admit to doing bad stuff.
But, I'm pretty sure there's all sorts going on on our behalf, that we never find out about. Probably just as well...