As I noted late last night, the UK Independent seemed surprised, almost a decade after 9/11, that Abdul Abdulmutallab came from a privileged background. I provided links to several examples of Al Qaeda-related terrorists whose wealthy upbringings debunk that urban legend, but Michelle Malkin really explores the topic in depth: “The myth of the poor, oppressed jihadist.”
Related: “Shock Claim: Terrorist Boarded Plane Without Passport.”
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Myths are so much cleaner than reality and they make for easier reportage.