The document discusses the Sydney cafe hostage crisis and the threat of lone wolf terrorism. It argues that while terrorism is an unlikely threat compared to other dangers, lone wolf attacks carried out by damaged individuals in the name of Islamic State are a growing threat. Lone wolf terrorists like Man Haron Monis, the hostage taker, are appealing to Islamic State because even pathetic actors can achieve notoriety through highly publicized attacks. The threat of copycat lone wolf sieges and hostage situations is increasing.