Individuals (whether Cruise or Bin Laden) have only as much "power" as those who support or deride (in portions equal to the sentiment) give them. Inevitably, the ones we loathe and fear are ourselves.
Why does any of this matter?
a. Who said anything we post on this site matters? We would never say that.
b. But yes, we do believe that a completely insane celebrity trying to use his power to convert millions of people to a cult based on the philosophy of greed, mind-control and ultimately world domination is maybe, kind of important.
Love the spoof on Tom. Seriously though, why doesn't he march his authoritative highness over to the Middle East if he thinks his righteous soul and religion are so powerful and helpful? I'm curious to see what they would do with him.