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Controlling Terrorism - Part IIIControlling Terrorist’s Money SupplyAnother area that must be squelched is the terrorist's money supply. This must happen even if we can’t agree on the first two steps. The U. S. has made a start in this area but far too many countries don’t feel it is necessary to cut off the terrorists money supply that is within their banking systems. Many governments are willing to look the other way. Sometimes because it suits their plans; sometimes because it is the old "leave a sleeping dog lie" theory. If I don’t poke them, maybe they wont bother me. We have seen this only works so long as the terrorists have other, easy targets. Terrorists are driven by the need to show successes and appear to be willing to attack anywhere, even their home territory. Recruitment requires activity. Terrorism must be denied results; otherwise, it will only continue to grow. And like a cancer, destroy the hosting society. We must not deprive freedom fighters or the revolutionaries of their ability to forcibly and violently oppose despotic, tyrannical, governments. Terrorism must be legitimized by forcing it to abide my some rules of warfare and rules of engagement. Rebellion should always be an option for any oppressed people; however, the methods used must be legal in the eyes of other nations. President George W. Bush has made a start by holding Afghanistan and Iraq accountable for the actions of terrorists harbored by and controlling those countries. Whether we agree with our president’s decision or not, the precedence has been made. Other nations may well follow as may other U. S. presidents. This could be a dangerous precedence for smaller countries with an abundance of natural resources or an easy excuse for some governments to invade their neighbors. For this reason, terrorism must be globally controlled by consistent enforcement so one nation cannot use terrorism as an excuse to eliminate political rivals or take over a smaller, unfriendly nation.
Controlling Terrorism: Part I Part II Part III Author: Don Miller
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