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Originally posted by: ricarleite
Regarding the whole sanctions creating terrorism things, let me ask you something: why do you think US is aimed by terrorist groups? Why do they declare this pseudo-jihad against this country? What is the difference between US and UK and, let's say, Japan, or Brazil, or Canada, or Germany? What has generated this hate?
I'll be honest and say I don't know because, I don't know. I think it has to do with the fact that we are one of the most powerful nations on the planet. Terrorists get more out of attacking a powerful nation than a weak one. I also think its as Shim said, its because we impose sanctions, Brazil, Japan and Canada don't. I think its also cause they view us as a Christian stronghold. Most terrorists have extreme religious beliefs.
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Originally posted by: ricarleite
When I speak of imposing sanctions and political/economical barriers between countries who tend to go in the wrong way, I don't mean a militaristic, arrogant one-sided intervention. I don't mean a coup. I mean a UN based movement, based on international laws. Does anyone here remember Slobodan Milosevic's case? Do you see how North Korea's case is being treated? Also, why hasn't the US or UK interfered on Idi Amin Dada back in the 70s? Think about it.
Is what we did in Cuba a coop? no Did it work? no.
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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
Something very rare is happening here - a civil, balanced and constructive discussion of the terrorist situation with people eloquently expressing both sides of the argument.
Yes, it is nice to see.
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Originally posted by: Yoda Is Your Father
Would everyone stop going on about Bin Laden? You're talking as if getting rid of him would solve the problem. I doubt the London bombers are even connected to Bin Laden. He is just a famous name - these extremists are now taking his example and doing their own thing, just like modern day Nazis weren't even born when Hitler was around. This thing has become a cancer that has spread beyond the root cause. There is no leader, no one man to take out. The only thing that would happen if Bin Laden was caught or killed would be even more attacks to avenge him.
Sorry, but when I think of terrorists attacks I think of him. Yes stopping him wouldn't stop the terrorists attacksm but it would be a blow in the right direction. It is a figurehead for terrorists. He was the mastermind behind 911. For the war or terror to be successful, one of the things that has to happen is that Bin Laden must be stopped, and yes you're right, if he were caught or killed, in the short run, the terrorists attacks would increace.
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Originally posted by: Nanner Split
I think I'm gonna have to agree with Warbler on this issue. Work your magic, Warbler.
Sorry Nanner Split, but I have no magic.
