Is the War on Terrorism Worth It?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of the "War on Terrorism," questioning its focus, effectiveness, and the appropriateness of the tactics employed. Participants explore various dimensions of the topic, including the semantics of the term, the implications of labeling terrorism as a tactic, and the broader geopolitical consequences of military actions associated with this war.

Discussion Character

  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants question whether the "War on Terrorism" is properly focused on root causes and whether the right tools are being used effectively.
  • There is a contention that terrorism is a tactic, leading to confusion about how one can wage war against a tactic.
  • Participants differentiate between the worth of the war itself and the sensibility of the tactics employed in fighting it.
  • Some argue that the term "war on terror" is a propaganda slogan that oversimplifies complex issues.
  • Others assert that the war is primarily against specific groups like Al-Qaeda and the Taliban, despite the grammatical issues with the term.
  • A viewpoint suggests that the war on terror has had significant geopolitical impacts, altering perceptions and actions of various international actors.
  • Some participants express that the war is necessary to defend liberal values and freedoms, while others argue for alternative methods such as policing or diplomacy instead of military action.
  • Concerns are raised about the effectiveness of military invasions versus intelligence and information-based approaches to combat terrorism.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus; multiple competing views remain regarding the effectiveness, necessity, and implications of the "War on Terrorism." There is significant debate about the appropriateness of military versus non-military responses to terrorism.

Contextual Notes

Participants highlight the limitations of the term "war on terror," noting its potential to mislead and oversimplify the complexities of terrorism and its causes. The discussion also reflects unresolved questions about the effectiveness of various strategies employed in this context.

Is the War on Terrorism Worth It?

  • Yes

    Votes: 18 56.3%

  • No

    Votes: 14 43.8%
  • Total voters
    32
  • #91
CAC1001 said:
...who is CJ?

She was the White House Press Secretary under President Bartlet.

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  • #92
Ivan I don't get/understand your post...?
 
  • #93
CAC1001 said:
Ivan I don't get/understand your post...?

:biggrin: CJ Cregg was the name of the character I mentioned, in a TV show called The West Wing, which was a show about a highly intelligent Democratic President Barltet, and the magical land where Democrats and Independents went to live when Bush was President.

The logical fallacy, post hoc, ergo propter hoc, was the theme and title of one episode.
 
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  • #94
CAC1001 said:
Isn't Israel a liberal democracy...? Or is Israel different in somehow, or not part of the Middle East...? :confused:

They're different somehow.

The reply was to a post that inferred that people in the Middle East would reject Islam if only they lived in a democracy and had a choice. That Middle East governments imposed a culture on Middle East people; that Middle East people would not choose that type of culture given a choice.

Or maybe I should have included Israel. If people really would reject Islam given the choice, then a single combined Israeli/Palestinian state should be no problem even if Palestinians outnumbered Israelis.

Or, perhaps, even if Palestinians weren't Islamic, you'd still have a problem in that Palestinians are Arabs. Maybe there's more to Arabic culture than just their religion.
 
  • #95
No it is not after all Terrorism is an idea not some thing that you have to fight

Only education and Hope can stop it not war and advance arsenal

After all ideas are bullet proof

For example where I came from only 4% of people have university degree

That make them venerable to bad influence

Ok

Education what we can do

Start in the school support the teachers[ who have a university degree] financially and that will make them capable to do some damage to the idea of terrorism
 
  • #96
Another attempt.
http://nation.foxnews.com/al-qaeda/2010/11/27/oregon-christmas-tree-bomb-attempt
 
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  • #97
Yes, a War on Terrorism is worth it. No, a 'Tip-toe around the issue and try to please both sides while Infantryman die on the ground due to lack of support' on Terrorism, is not worth it.
 

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