No Surprise - Terrorism Is Winning
by SARTRE
"Strappaddo
Wrack " 
"Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent." - Issac Asimov
Anyone
who thinks that the 'so called' War on Terror has had any success, is sorely
mistaken. Those who commit acts of violence and cause suffering from their Terror
are inflicting results that few are willing to admit. It never ceases to amaze
the denial that most bring to this subject. What's the surprise, EVIL is the
normal condition . . .
Now that does not make any part of this deplorable situation acceptable. It
only illustrates the extent of the derangement that occupies the twisted minds
of the participants, and is at the core of the conflict.
Let no one have any doubt that acts of violence are wrong, always wrong. When
Ari Fletcher coined the phrase "homicide bomber", he is entirely correct. The
popular reporting of the term "suicide bomber" is lacking in distinction. Now
we are introduced to the description from Hamas that these fanatics should be
called "martyred bombers". Talk about irrational perspective . . .
The reason that Terrorism is seen as the ultimate foe of governments, is the
nature of the warfare. Let no one mistake the stakes. Those who are willing
to die to deliver chaos and turmoil are dangerous. But more than that, they
are unstoppable. Such an assessment may be unpopular but consider the facts.
Regimes and prosperous societies have much to loose. Alienated and hostile adversaries
that place little value on life, are no match for standing armed forces. By
denying the temperament of the attacker and responding with overwhelming force,
the inevitable futility of the end result; is guaranteed. Even tactics of aggressive
proactive search and destroy strategy, fails to address or eradicate the underlying
conflict. The battle may be won short term, but the war just continues.
By reasonable standards from the Western perspective, the peace settlement offered
to Yassar Arafat during the Camp David process, seems equitable. The summary
of the December
2000 Clinton proposal for Israeli-Palestinian peace plan, speaks
for itself. Popular interpretation has Arafat’s rejection of making peace
with Israel, a clear demonstration of the intent to wage a continuous war to
the death. That might be a stretch, but it certainly proves that peace has never
been his prime motivation.
The Palestine culture has been shaped from a fierce and eternal hatred toward
the Zionist State. That is a historical reality. The reasons for such an animosity
are too long to cite, and truly define the meaning of biblical, in the all time
- blood feud. But when did the Koran become the purview and vision of wickedness,
taught by depraved Muslim Mulla's? Clerics are supposed to elevate the spirit,
not encourage and endorse the carnage of the innocent. But just who are the
blameless?
Infants and young children, for sure. Beyond that point, it become argumentative.
The case for the Palestine cause is being made to the world. The international
media has long been sympathetic to Arafat, especially that coming out of Europe.
Now, the recent incursion of the Israeli panzers into the west bank, and the
images of overwhelming force, is now raising doubts in America. Absolute support
for Israel is being questioned. Just who is without blood on their hands, in
this neverending conflict?
Sharon's incursion has failed because the world is less likely to condemn the
terror that is generated from the followers of Arafat. Facts bear evidence that
the "Intifada" resistance is often indiscriminate and collateral damage is intended.
That cannot be defended. When Ariel Sharon and other members of the Likud Party
marched to the Temple Mount - Haram al-Sharif, the war began. Many Israelis
dispute this interruption. While discussions as to blame are circular
at best, what matters is that world opinion is being effected through the criminal
and injurious deeds of maniacs. What should be a clear cut response of universal
condemnation, often takes on the appearance of understandable desperation. Much
of the globe adopts this view.
So why is Sharon unwilling to work with the American intiative to stop the violence?
His recent
remarks are troubling:
"They (the Americans) have problems in the region, that's true, but I informed them that our activity will continue - and it will continue."
In an age where image is
perception and becomes reality, how can one separate the good from the evil?
Moral relativism is not the sole problem, but equivalent depravity bears much
of the indictment. How can anyone conclude or defend either side, when disregard
for all life, is the only common bond both demonstrate?
It would be impartial to submit that both leaders qualify under the narrowest
version as terrorists. Their history of personal revulsion, irrevocably damages
even the most remote possibility for a peaceful resolution. It would seem that
a "High Noon" show down is inevitable. The appropriate venue would
be Arafat leaving Haram al-Sharif and Sharon departing from the Wailing Wall,
marching towards each other - for the final duel, winner takes all! If peace
was that simple . . .
Since we know it isn't, haven't the terrorists already won? The prospect for
relief rests upon practicing the teaching that both religions and cultures have
rejected. Followers of Yahweh and Allah have ignored the gospel of Jesus. Who
could conclude that any brotherly love exists within this troubled land? Terrorism
can only be defeated when the minds of men reject its practice. Superior fire
power only breeds further terror. Much of Europe, after centuries of tragic
conflicts has learned this lesson. When will America grow sincere and wise -
reaching that same understanding? Little hope exists that the vendetta among
the Semite clans will ever end. Almost makes you think that one religious tradition
has the answers . . . while the others prefer to remain blind. Eye for an eye,
produces only visionless men! ***
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