Take Back The Streets

[eggwards]

I was going to write something this morning that for the moment seems awfully superficial. Ever since been alerted to it from other LJers, I've been tuned into CNN International watching coverage about the terrorist attacks in London.

It's all about taking advantage of the world stage, and trying to draw focus to your stupid, stupid hate group. You know, I don't give a crap of who you state your god is, or how you say your serving him, you are wrong. You do a disservice to your deity and to humanity at large. There is no justification for your actions, or those of your fellow brothers who've worked in Bali, Madrid, New York, and even Oklahoma City - sure, you might not think that's related, but those who would plan a mass killing can all be lumped in together in my book. Hate is hate, and trying to make your mark through massive loss of life should only result in people rising up and saying no to your message and your hate.

Its sad that we live in a world where the message of terror hits us so hard and changes our way of travel, building, and life. It causes distrust, paranoia and fear, which is exactly it's intent. It's an attempt by a minority of people to divide and conquer. We must not let that happen. Ever.

Comments

[beardoc.livejournal.com]

I think there's a risk in lumping all "terrorists" into the one group. To do so means we don't understand the reasons that different, quite radically diverse people choose to undertake a range of behaviours that we call "terrorism".

I understand the anger now - but it's that anger that some authorities want to harness to justify their own ends.

[eggwards.livejournal.com]

Yes, I agree that each group has unique motivations, and that needs to be taken into consideration. Still, as societies we need to band together to say that violence and terrorism isn't an acceptable way to make yourself heard, or to try to bring out your grievances. We would hope that we could process these matters in more civilized methods.

Still, someone will always feel left out, I suppose. We just have to do a better job of working together, and not trying to respond to these attacks simply with revolving acts of aggression. That's not an appropriate response to every challenge, either.

Thanks for taking time out to respond, Seumus!