What are some of the possible implications of the "war on terror"?
2007-08-17 11:39:17 · 8 answers · asked by Simmi D 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Not wanting to be mean but anyone who does not think that the "threat of terrorism" will not affect their lives is PUTTING THEIR HEAD IN THE SAND.
Persiphone, named after the Greek Goddess, the daughter of Zeus and Demeter and who chooses to MISPELL her name which is PERSEPHONE may be from New York but is surely not a typical New Yorker.
The hundreds of New Yorkers I've met are very savvy about any threat to their lives. The very thought of extremists wroughting havoc in their great city is bound to create a sense of paranoia among some and tension among an even greater number.
Terrorism can only be removed by education and sadly that is a slow process among people who (1) do not allow women to go to school (2) do not allow women to drive a car, (3) do not allow women to run for public office and (4) who teach their children that anyone not believing in their 14th century religious concepts should be killed in a holy war, etc etc etc.
As a student of sociology I do not see any solution in the near future. I am afraid that safety from terrorists can only be achieved by strict security measures such as guarding every public facility, investigating any suspicious anti-civil group or act as reported by caring citizens. It will be a constant vigil for another 100 years, in my opinion.
Unfortunately, more people have been killed because of religious differences than by wars, earthquakes or any other natural disaster.
In countries where elected government takes second place to religious dogma the populations are not likely to embrace any sort of democratic thinking.
And although Jesus Christ is said to have the greatest influence on mankind than any other he somehow did not include 75 % of the world, where Judeo-Christian principles do not apply. (only 25% of world population are Christian or Jew)
In my every day life I like to think I am in a constant state of jubilance but with regard to terrorism that joy is absent.
2007-08-17 13:01:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as big as everyone is being lead to believe.
Terrorism has a 100% failure rate.
As regarding the implications of the "war on terror", in 20 to 30 years time the current rampant Islamophobia sweeping the US hopefully will be regarded in the same way as the McCarthy "red-under-the-bed" witchunts of the 1950's.
Although communist or socialist appears to still be an insult in the States.
2007-08-17 12:16:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terrorism is a way to disrupt life and economies in a country and in a government they disagree with.
We will never forget 9/11, we better have our memorial service there and they can STOP the construction work for ONE DAY, thank you.
2007-08-17 11:48:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terrorism is contrary to law and order. It is an enemy of societies, because it attempts to destroy individuals, families, the state, and religious freedom. It negates the justice of the court system. It substitutes unreasonable force and violence for peace and wisdom. It destroys knowledge and all science. The wealth of Iraq is being sapped by this disease.
2007-08-17 12:32:06 · answer #4 · answered by Bibs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a NYer I would prefer not to answer that. Why make the terrorists seem powerful because they think they have changed and affected our lives? They haven't. Life in NY goes on. We are rebuilding and going on with our lives. We will never forget 9/11 but we will make sure it does not happen again. Pax - C
2007-08-17 11:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well let's see. Your whole way of life. The choices and freedoms you take for granted now. Having some one tell you how to think , eat, marry, move around from state to state, country to country. Being unable to support your family
because of civil strife, and no economy. Being oppressed in every area of your life with no legal recourse. Having soldiers kick in your door and kill who ever they choose, and all you can do is beg for their lives.
But , hey that's just how I see it.
The implications are we better make sure we are ready to fight to the death, for how sweet we have it here.
2007-08-17 12:07:16 · answer #6 · answered by ladyhawk8141 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Terrorism is so primitive and brutal that it could bring on a new Dark Ages.
2007-08-17 11:45:25 · answer #7 · answered by bigjohn B 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Governments will use it as an excuse to increase their power and remove the liberties of their citizens.
2007-08-17 18:51:23 · answer #8 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋