On Sun, Oct 19, 2003 at 10:38:52AM +0100, Clive Menzies wrote: > On (19/10/03 01:07), Tom wrote: > The war on terrorism has nothing to do with Iraq - it has provoked and > will continue to provoke more terrorism:
Anyplace where there is a large group of young males who express a desire to kill Americans AND is unchecked by their government is a legitimate target. It's the "unchecked by their government" which is the key. Yes, we are inconsistent about who we went after first -- that is political reality. > The route to reducing terrorism is addressing the issues that provide > fertile recruitment to terrorist organisations - when people have > nothing to lose they will resort to desperate measures. I hear nothing actionable suggested. In practice, this means ignoring the problem, or appeasement. > To be rational, one needs to understand the facts rather than relying on > what government backed media wants us to believe. > I agree: I believe the fundamental human urge is Will-To-Power; and most of the arguments offered serve primarily to put a different political party in power, *NOT* out of human charity and goodwill. Okay, that's MY side. Let me close by saying I believe you are sincere and I wish I could agree with you. -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
