I would imagine that the cables mention the targets because they actually have some security - since they are critical (or perhaps Echelon is looking for their

I would imagine that the cables mention the targets because they actually have some security - since they are critical (or perhaps Echelon is looking for their mentions?). So if I were a terrorist and be looking for a target I would certainly avoid those. Besides it doesn't look like the terrorist have any problem with coming up with important and visible targets.