Re:Terrorist Hunt Sends America Over the Edge
by Pitarou on Saturday April 20, 2013 @11:13PM
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> As for potential terrorists, I guess I still struggle with what their goals are. I think a lot of people are way off the mark.
Hmm. You're right
The grievances that drive terrorism are well understood. But beyond that I'm making confident assumptions that, on examination, I can't back up with any solid evidence or experience. I guess this is a case of "more research is needed".
> As for simply giving the event attention, I don't think there's any way around that.
You're right, of course, but I'll continue to rant about it.
If traffic accidents received anything like the attention that terrorism did -- if videos of fatal car crashes were replayed ad nauseum on the nightly news -- maybe some of those 4 people I mentioned above might still be alive today.
As for potential terrorists, I guess I still struggle with what their goals are. I think a lot of people are way off the mark. How many terrorists celebrate that Americans take off their shoes at the airport? Many people seem to think terrorist ballads must be written about American Shoe Removal, but I personally don't think they give a crap.
As for simply giving the event attention, I don't think there's any way around that. People hate it when the government tries to hide things. Now, villain-worshipping the two men (comparing how their "score" compares to other attacks, etc) is certainly a terrible idea, but I am hoping we won't go there this time.