metaphor vs. reality: no further comment

From the Library of Congress Subject Headings Weekly List for February 27, 2008:

150 War on Terrorism, 2001- [sp2001000148]
* 680 Here are entered works on the events, metaphorically referred to as a “war,” consisting
of military operations, diplomatic activities, and other counterterrorist measures
undertaken by the United States and allied countries in response to terrorist attacks that
began September 11, 2001.
* 680 Here are entered works on the military operations, diplomatic activities, and other
counterterrorist measures undertaken by the United States and allied countries in
response to terrorist attacks that began September 11, 2001. CANCEL