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There is little, in my opinion, that can be done in the short term to halt the terrorist mentality. If however, we decide to take a long term approach to the underlying reasoning behind a Jihad.....we may be able to slow the tide, and at the very least make recruiting the foot soldiers of this "War" more difficult. The invasion of Iraq was...again, in my opinion, counter productive if the intent was to stop terrorism.
As we are now commited to occupation of a large middle eastern country, I find it extremely unlikely terrorist activity will slow in the immediate future, with luck, and leadership, perhaps we can revisit the diplomatic approach in 5-10 years. For now....I think we have to accept a Warfare mentality, and be prepared for the inevitable backlash it will create.
The United States has started the worst kind of War.....One that has no clear , definable enemy, or purpose. Logic Dictates it cannot be won.
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Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha
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