tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12497746.post112080001854313882..comments2023-10-21T09:03:16.283-04:00Comments on Life, What the hell is going on?: The London Terrorist Attack.Pauliushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01709405037488442948noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12497746.post-1120861256391636052005-07-08T18:20:00.000-04:002005-07-08T18:20:00.000-04:00I don't think that's really a fair comparison.A si...I don't think that's really a fair comparison.<BR/><BR/>A single person with their own political agenda is always viewed as a 'wacko'.<BR/><BR/>The IRA, while I don't agree with their point of view or condone their actions, have a valid political agenda (IE, they don't want British rule). They have a reason, however misguided, for what they're doing.<BR/><BR/>A 'wacko' who blows up a walmart, because he thinks the government are reading his mind through satellites...or because he's on some weird religious crusade has no valid reason for his actions...hence, 'wacko'.<BR/><BR/>I think domestic and foreign terrorism are viewed pretty much the same...as long as the 'reason' for terrorism is, while not tolerated, understandable.<BR/><BR/>I think the only difference is domestic terrorism and foreign terrorism is the domestic terrorism hits you harder. It's one thing to see the wreckage in some far off country, it's another to see a place you've been to blown up.<BR/><BR/>England has dealt with terrorism for decades, it's nothing really 'new', like it is in america.<BR/><BR/>Personally, I view all terrorism as the same, domestic or foreign. It's the work of cowardly, murdering bastardPauliushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709405037488442948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12497746.post-1120850022862087512005-07-08T15:13:00.000-04:002005-07-08T15:13:00.000-04:00Hear hear! There was a good West Wing episode aft...Hear hear! There was a good West Wing episode after 9/11 that pointed out that terrorism doesn't work.<BR/><BR/>Attacking your (perceived) enemies in such a way does not bring about any changes that might benefit the terrorist's agenda.<BR/><BR/>Instead, those responsible are hunted down and killed. Why would people continuously follow a pattern that does not improve their situation? <BR/><BR/>I'm curious - and please forgive this very ignorant question: In the UK, how does the perception of foreign terrorism differ from domestic terrorism (i.e. the IRA)?<BR/><BR/>In the US, the Oklahoma City bombing has the sense of being "a wacko" whereas foreign terrorism typically has a religious agenda, however misguided.MC Etcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15561113882604526611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12497746.post-1120838829482808782005-07-08T12:07:00.000-04:002005-07-08T12:07:00.000-04:00Paulius, my sentiments exactly and you said it bes...Paulius, my sentiments exactly and you said it best. My heart goes out to all of our friends in Britain and throughout the world, who have been victimized by these soulless beings. I long for the day when they are all removed from our midst.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you and Sunny.<BR/><BR/>Your friend in South FL,<BR/>"L"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com