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originally posted by: 23432
originally posted by: carewemust
Why do countries keep nibbling around the edges, with this terrorist "problem"?
You simply tell the terrorist world that if they attack, and are identified, their loved ones will be punished.
It's a no-brainer...IF they have "loved ones", of course.
So a terrorist have a 6 days old baby [ as was the case in Istanbul Reina Club ] ; you are telling me that you would punish that baby ?
Or say they have an elderly parents who are innocent ; you would harm these two innocent people ?
originally posted by: carewemust
originally posted by: 23432
originally posted by: carewemust
Why do countries keep nibbling around the edges, with this terrorist "problem"?
You simply tell the terrorist world that if they attack, and are identified, their loved ones will be punished.
It's a no-brainer...IF they have "loved ones", of course.
So a terrorist have a 6 days old baby [ as was the case in Istanbul Reina Club ] ; you are telling me that you would punish that baby ?
Or say they have an elderly parents who are innocent ; you would harm these two innocent people ?
If an individual knows that a punishment to a loved-one will be dealt, but still carry out the attack.. Yes.. DOUBLE YES.
originally posted by: carewemust
originally posted by: 23432
originally posted by: carewemust
Why do countries keep nibbling around the edges, with this terrorist "problem"?
You simply tell the terrorist world that if they attack, and are identified, their loved ones will be punished.
It's a no-brainer...IF they have "loved ones", of course.
So a terrorist have a 6 days old baby [ as was the case in Istanbul Reina Club ] ; you are telling me that you would punish that baby ?
Or say they have an elderly parents who are innocent ; you would harm these two innocent people ?
If an individual knows that a punishment to a loved-one will be dealt, but still carry out the attack.. Yes.. DOUBLE YES.
originally posted by: JAY1980
I'm all for freedom of religion but Islam has really tried my patience here.
About to suggest just outlawing the entire practice in the west. The moderate Muslims seem to either refuse or are incapable of reforming the radical elements within their religion.
When you read things like 2/3 of London Muslims wouldn't report a terrorist plot one has to wonder.
What other option is there?
Clearly outside intervention is required.
Do we give these Jihadists the war they so desperately crave?
Or do we just isolate them in their corner of the world and hope they somehow reform on their own?
I struggle to come up with any alternate solutions...