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I think that the Bush doctrine will probably act as a deterrent to nations that support terrorists, but I don't believe it will act as a deterrent at all to actual terrorists. Deterring actual terrorists, i.e. Al Quaida, is a battle that is slowly fought over decades. You capture or kill the ones you can, as fast as you can, and you somehow help to reach out and develop the conditions that produce terrorists mentality. The more communication, the more freedom, and the more culture you spread to that region, the more stable and moderate their attitudes will become. This takes decades I am sure, but it eventually works. All civilizations have had their barbaric times, and there will probably always be some that are, but this changes with the world getting smaller. Communication is the long term weapon. In the mean time, round 'em up!
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Lord, have mercy on my wicked soul
I wouldn't mistreat you baby, for my weight in gold.
-Son House, Death Letter Blues
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