if an American non-Muslim attacked a civilian target like this one?..

some of the Muslims would say that it was a covert/clandestine operation initiated by the USA and it's western (and Israeli) co-conspirators..

the USA would deny all knowledge whether they did plan it or not.. then earnestly track down the culprit/scapegoat and hand him or her over to that nation.. likely to be executed..

i don't think the government would intervene in his or her trial/execution because there would be very little popular/political support for them State side.. and it would be a bid to appease moderate Muslims in the region (no doubt the world)..

but of course such posturing would do little to placate the extremists.. who can find a conspiracy anywhere they look

that’s my opinion anyhow