US Drone Obliterates Civilians in Yemen

[Humanist_Activist]

139. So basically you are advocating for a forever war? Talk about a waste of resources and...

people, I find that really sad.

And no, we aren't at war with Al Qaeda, are you serious here? They are not Nazi Germany with a concise chain of command that will hoist up a white flag of truce and sit at the negotiating table to talk terms of surrender. Are you this naive or has your bloodlust just not been sated yet? We eliminate one cell, another pops up, they have a largely horizontal structure, if it can be called that, of 2nd and 3rd in commands, isolated cells, and independent groups that simply take the name or are only loosely affiliated with it, if you can even call Al Qaeda a single terrorist group to begin with, which is doubtful.

The issue is that, your way, the way started by Bush and Obama has continued, isn't working, terrorism isn't contained, hell it has spread, and the ideologies behind it have only strengthened, not weakened. Victory here cannot and should not be measured in how many bodies we can pile up versus them, but in trying to weaken the sources of their strengths, while taking the high road.

The best way to fight against terrorism isn't on a battlefield, for there are none, but in parliaments, tribal councils, even board rooms and presidential halls. Its a political battle, an economic battle, a human rights battle.

The best way to battle extremism is actually through economic and political reforms in the countries that are hotbeds for it. Help nations pass out bread, and not bombs, may actually cause people to question supporting a group like Al Qaeda. Supporting civil and human rights, giving people political freedom and a voice in their own nations may provide a constructive outlet for those who would otherwise pick up a gun. Combine this with economic stability, and some type of safety net structure in these nations and you will cut the legs out from the extremist's recruitment sales pitch.

Unlike you, I have an interest in having all people's children be safe, in a world where terrorism is NOT considered a valid tactic anymore. You seem more interested in us raising yet another generation of terrorists whose minds turn to bloodlust because all the know about our nation and those of our allies is that we killed their family and friends. When will it end?