How can we escape from the trap that the terrorists have set us? Only by recognizing that the war on terrorism cannot be won by waging war. We must, of course, protect our security; but we must also correct the grievances on which terrorism feeds. Crime requires police work, not military action.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This quote argues that the war on terrorism requires addressing grievances and police work rather than just military action.
- In plain terms
- You cannot win the fight against terrorism with war alone; you must fix the problems causing it.
- What can you take from it?
- Address root causes of conflict rather than just using force.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What fuels terrorism?
- Is war ever the only solution?
Another view
Military action is sometimes necessary when diplomacy fails to stop immediate threats.
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