To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (32676 ) 6/20/2002 6:55:59 AM From: Bilow Read Replies (2) | Respond to Hi Nadine Carroll; Fascinating link. He's a very clear thinking writer. (He ignores the moral issues and gets down to the brass tacks.) On his general theory of terrorism (where he redefines the term a bit, but so what, at least he's clear about it):Suppose that you are fighting against a terrorist campaign? How can you win? As with any warfare, there are only three ways: appeasement, extermination, or destruction of enemy morale. Of the three, destroying the morale of the terrorists is the most difficult and it is very rare for it to succeed. Extermination is nearly as difficult. And yet, a combination of extermination and assaults on morale is the approach nearly every country attempts to use when facing a terrorist movement. denbeste.nu The new policy just announced by Israel [June 18th] is that each time there is a bombing, Israel will seize and hold part of the territory currently belonging to the Palestinians. Israel will keep that territory until the bombing campaign ceases. "denbeste.nu Among the various active choices available, this one is far less cruel and immoral than such options as genocide, or nuking Syria. " This is true.Which, if this doesn't work, will be the next step Israel will take in this war. " This is not true. Nuking Syria would provide zero benefit to Israel, and would mark the end of the Jewish state. Therefore, they won't do it, but instead will negotiate a more inclusive government.
