07-04-2007, 03:34 PM | #1 |
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Easiest way to stop terrorists
The easiest way is to kill their families.
You find someone that has committed terrorism against you, you then clandestinely kill their families. It wouldn't stem it altogether, but would help. Of course, we don't consider it moral to kill children in order to dissuade terrorists. But I suppose if our backs are against the wall, and we are willing to exterminate everyone in Dresden with firebombs and everyone in Hiroshima and Nagasaki with Nukes, we would be willing to kill the elderly, spouses, and children on a selective basis. Our backs are far from being against the wall. |
07-04-2007, 03:39 PM | #2 |
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I assume you're being sarcastic, but in case you're not I'll point out a lesson learned in Godfather II.
Widow: All my respect, Don Ciccio. Don Ciccio. You killed my husband because he wouldn't give in to you. And his oldest son Paolo...because he swore revenge. But Vito is only nine. And dumb-witted. He never speaks. Don Ciccio: It's not his words I'm afraid of. Widow: He's weak - he couldn't hurt anyone. Don Ciccio: But when he grows, he'll grow strong. Widow: Don't worry. This little boy can't do a thing to you. Don Ciccio: When he's a man, he'll come for revenge. Widow: I beg you, Don Ciccio, spare my only son. He's all I have left. I swear to God he'll never do you any harm. Spare him! Don Ciccio: No. |
07-04-2007, 03:51 PM | #3 |
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I'm not being sarcastic. But I'm not saying I support it, because I don't.
I believe it was Jordan that did exactly this when the King's reign was threatened. |
07-04-2007, 04:06 PM | #4 |
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Gee, I don't know. If we get to the point where we no longer want to quibble about morality, a few well placed nukes would be a lot simpler.
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07-04-2007, 04:24 PM | #5 | |
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I am talking about killing thousands. |
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07-04-2007, 08:38 PM | #6 |
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i have heard that once ,the most facile way to stop any sort of movement would be stop founding them..not sure how it works though
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07-04-2007, 10:02 PM | #7 | |
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Do you mean "funding"? If one can stop cash flow, then I agree, but given the tribal nature of Arab cultures, it is hard to break through the tribal nature. No imperial power has ever been successful of suppressing the radicalism in the Middle East over a long period. The British tried, and had brief periods of success through brutal, immoral suppression. It is an age old problem that nobody has solved since the 7th Century.
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07-04-2007, 11:45 PM | #8 |
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Aha. Well, in that case...
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07-05-2007, 01:47 AM | #9 | |
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I think it was Syria, not Jordan I was referring to.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History...rhood_in_Syria If you are willing to be absolutely ruthless, as the Romans were also, it is relatively easy to stamp out terrorism. However it is questionable if one retains one's soul and priesthood in the process. Quote:
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07-05-2007, 02:04 AM | #10 |
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There are two competing interests:
1. What it takes to win 2. What it takes to retain our souls That's why I hate Bush's torture policy so much. Because it doesn't satisfy either interests. The very small tactical gain of torture is outweighted by the public relations lost, and good will of other countries lost. But I find it interesting that many people who support torture will not admit to any moral cost. Zilch. They are not honest. |
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