Will the War on Terrorism ever be won?
In 1961 the President of the United States of America, John F. Kennedy told the nations of the world:
Terror is not a new weapon. He borrowed history from those who could neither persuade nor prevail by example. But they inevitably fail, either because they are not afraid to die for live life, or because they themselves understand the terrorists children cannot be intimidated by threats and face each other. And in light of that history, so that any nation today knows whether it is friend or foe, United States and he has the will and the arms to join his children in his duty. (Kennedy)
If one studies this one comment from the president, one will find many small truths in one big error. The president was right about two things, terrorism is nothing new, and the United States has the weapons and the will to fight terrorism. However, where JFK erred was in his belief that terrorism was necessarily a failure. History has taught us that terrorism and peace have existed in the world for the same amount of time, since the beginning of history. Some forty years and hundreds of terrorist attacks after John F. Kennedy’s speech, yet another president makes a similar speech. On August 31, 2006, former President George W. Bush proclaimed, “They are the successors of the fascists, Nazis, communists and other totalitarians of the 20th century. And history shows what will happen. This war will be difficult, this war will be long, and this war will end in terror and totalitarian defeat.” and the victory of freedom and the cause of freedom…” in which he will prosper, because it is their lot. Presidents give us hope in despair. Believing that the terrorist will inevitably fail, only History Channel, terrorism started “as far back as the 14th century…” (Origins of Terrorism 5), which Tartars they involved flaunting the dead; bodies of pestilence thrown through the ramparts of the walls of Caffa and to give pestilence to his enemies. The Holy Bible also speaks of the son of the first man on earth killing his brother in terror. Iniquity and terror began with the first men on earth and have continued throughout the ages to this day. Terrorism is nothing new. Good people saw bad things happening and tried everything to prevent further violence and terror. What did the men do, terrified by the Tartars? Abandoning their cities, they fled to Europe, unwittingly carrying the plague with them, beginning perhaps the most horrific period in Europe Black Death Period. Today, running away from terrorism is not an option, as the terrorism experts from Genoa will take it to you. Pages and pages can be written on the history of terrorism, terror attacks and measures to prevent terrorism, however, as they say, history repeats itself, which is why we only have to look at the most recent terrorist attacks to get the truth. a clear understanding of why terrorism can never be defeated.
History repeats itself as a true statement when it comes to terrorism. If we look at the past 40 years of terrorism, the pattern is clearly visible. With the advent of new technologies, terrorists are becoming more and more lethal. The first World War saw a significant leap in the ways people could kill each other. If World War One of the ears to the weapons of war served, World War two the main course, the second course and edi. Machine guns, guns, cannons, tanks, chemicals, and planes were all available during the first world war. and twenty years later, bigger guns, bigger tanks and faster airplanes were all killing people and never before seen in balance. When the wars ended and the bad guys were defeated, the weapons of war still remained, waiting to be traded to the next bad guys. After World War II, the “bad guys” were looking for new ways to carry out their terrorist plans. One of the greatest technological feats iron man should be considered one of the greatest instruments of future terror.
It is a flight of events. Amazingly, a huge, metal-filled tank filled to the brim with fuel can leave the ground and fly anywhere in the world. After World War the plane will become one of the most important tools in the terrorist arsenal. In the 1940’s until the 1960’s, airports had little or no security. Anyone could walk into the airport and anyone could walk onto the bridge. You could take whatever you wanted on the plane and no one would ever ask you what you had in your bag. The terrorist knew he had a fast and powerful tool right at his fingertips. In May 1961, the first US airliner was hijacked and diverted to Cuba. After this, “President John F. Kennedy signed a law that prescribed the death penalty or at least 20 years in prison for air piracy.” (Rumerman 4) However, “air piracy” and hijackings of airliners would continue to grow over the next 20 years. “In 1966 there were five attacks on commercial airplanes. In 1967 six attacks were recorded. In 1968 there were twenty-nine attacks and in 1969 there were 94.” (Aero-Terrorism 4) Since the number of hijackings on airplanes has seen to increase United States for these terrorist acts they could stop In the early 1960s, the airlines’ policy was to screen every passenger and deny entry to anyone who refused to be covered. This was not required by the airline as an employee before. Then in 1964 the first counter-terrorism measures were implemented when the FAA mandated that cockpit doors be closed at all times during flight. (Easteal and Wilson 5) In 1968, although the new FAA ruled that the first Arab-Israeli plane was hijacked, setting yet another example of future terror, how easy it was to hijack a plane and capture the world’s attention. In 1969 the FAA finally began implementing physical searches at airports looking for weapons. However, the 1970’s would prove that nothing the FAA was doing would prevent terrorists from hijacking planes, as the firecracker in the late 1960’s and early 70’s with 94 hijackings in 1969 and 83 in 1970. (Easteal and Wilson 5) From the mid 1970’s to the beginning of the 21st There have been 25 major skyjackings. The FAA continues to implement new security measures such as air marshals, metal detectors, and x-ray machines to protect weapons and airplanes. explosives deposition.
A noble attempt to impose future terrorist hijackings. As if I had learned nothing from the past, 19 people were able to board four airplanes and hijack them. Despite all the efforts of the past 40 years to keep the planes safe, the terrorist had succeeded. September 11th, 2001, opened the eyes of the world again to the inevitable dangers of terrorism. Nothing to change. They successfully carried out their plans to the fear of their enemies. The changes that had been needed for 40 years finally began to take place after the great terrorist attacks of September 11 th. However, as history has shown us, even the most drastic changes will do nothing to check the influence of evil in the world of good.
After September 11 th many significant changes took place at the airports. Airport security seemed to finally have our full attention. No longer is airport security and a reduction in personal liberties considered a nuisance at airports. No longer were personal flyers allowed past security, only ticketed passengers were allowed into the terminals. Congress passed and President Bush signed the Homeland Security Act of 2002, creating the Department of Homeland Security, representing the largest branch of the US government in contemporary history.” (“September 11, 2001 attacks”) Department of Homeland Security would take over airport security, and eventually preside over the United States from terrorist attacks.
United States, after all the changes before September 11 seemed ready to deal with terrorism. Former President Bush declared that the world was already at war with terrorism, as if he had forgotten that the world was going to war with terrorism with Cain and Abel. Something tougher, and something more historic was needed to fight terrorism. Bush made his famous “axis of evil” speech on January 29, 2002
Such states, and their allies of terror, constitute the axis of evil, arming themselves to threaten the peace of the world. By seeking weapons , these regimes pose a serious and increasing risk. These might furnish the weapons of terror, with which they would spread their hatred. They could attack our allies or try to undermine the United-states-marine-corps”>. In any case case, the price of indifference is disastrous (2002 State of the Union Address).
March United States Mint Iraq to end terrorism and make the world a safer place. It was clear that after the defeat of 2001, terrorism still won. Efforts made by the FAA and other government agencies were unsuccessful.
In the United, they’re going to hit the ground running, searching the world for terrorists and their friends. Using the forces of the United-states-military, the Western world was ready to end terrorism. The rationale behind wars started in foreign countries is that fighting terrorists abroad will prevent them from fighting here at home, where innocent Americans would be in danger of being killed. Former President Bush said: “We are committed to defending our country. But wars are not won on the defensive. The best way to protect America from terrorism is where the terrorists hide.” (Winning the War on Terrorism 1) Frank Lucas, a Democratic Senator, also shares President Bush’s vision for the future. He tweeted, “Surely you know about President Bush’s plan to take the fight to terrorism. Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom have done just that. One by one the swamps are being drained and safe havens are being denied.” (Luke 2) They think that war with terrorists is enough to end terrorism. However, a number of recent terrorist attacks prove that the strategy of starting with the offensive to prevent terrorist attacks is not working. “In 2002 there were 199 terrorist attacks and 725 people were killed, in 2003, 208 terrorist attacks and 625 were killed. In 2005 according to the Regional Reports on Terrorism, by the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), there were 11,111 acts of terrorism worldwide and 14,602 terrorists were killed In 2010, there were more than 11,500 terrorist attacks in 72 countries, resulting in more than 13,200 deaths. since 2009. For the second consecutive year, the largest number of reported attacks occurred in South and East Asia, with more than 75 percent of the world’s attacks and deaths occurring in these regions (on Terrorism, Statistical Annex). It is quite clear that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as increased security at airports, have not been enough to stop terrorism.
Swallowing is perhaps the most difficult because the measures intended to end and destroy terrorism actually only served to increase the possibility of terrorist attacks in the USA and other countries. “Richard A. Clarke, former chief counterterrorism adviser at the US National Security Council under Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, and now president of Good Harbor Consulting, said, “Certainly nothing about us being there” in any way prevents terrorists from coming here. On the contrary, the evidence is overwhelming that our presence is giving people throughout the Arab world a reason to become anti-American terrorists. (Accepted fight with terrorists 11) Several major terrorist attacks have served as warnings in the wake of the Iraqi invasion. , “fight over there, nothing happens here”, has its faults. We don’t have Iraq so we can fight with them here at home. For the past few months, this shibboleth of the President has been on the battlefield — his latest plan to launch into Iraq. The attacks in London proved how absurd this either/or logic is when fighting this kind of hydra enemy.” (Huffington 1) The terrorist attack in London and Madrid prove that what we do has not stopped terrorism from finding new ones. methods to attack us. terrorists do what they do best, blend in and wait for the right time to strike.
If terrorists are going to succeed, and we will do nothing to prevent terrorist attacks, then why are we fighting wars, increasing security, and hunting terrorists all over the world? It must be said that what can be done is the whole point of this argument, hope. Hope is perhaps the greatest measure of counterterrorism the people of the world can use. Wars are fought, security is increased and terrorists are hunted down to terrorize citizens with hope and peace of mind. Hope is the last thing a hate-filled terrorist wants to unleash on the people of the world. The war against terrorism cannot be won, but the world does not have to fear terrorism every day. This is what fighting terrorism gives people. Terrorism can be slowed down by spreading terror, joy and hope to every child and terrorist around the world. Governments should help their own people and people of other countries. By setting up schools, hospitals and humanitarian aid to help poor nations, the people of the world can see that there is still hope. Children need to believe that the world is a better place. Fighting terrorism with guns and bombs will be the latest watch to fight terrorism. In the words of John Lennon, “All you ask for is love.” If the world finds a way to spread love, then the concept of terrorism and this argument can be defeated.
However, even then it is clear that even with all the policies the government has put in place, terrorists will still find a way to terrorize people. Accepting another person’s life has been a common theme throughout history. History has taught us that bad people kill good people and good people kill bad people. As long as there are humans on the planet, humans will be killed. Terrorism will only be defeated when both the good and the bad men of nature decide to disrupt the rule of nature. Since nature seems apt to have a balance between good and evil, it can only assume that it removes the one from the world and destroys the other. It is necessary, then, that in order that the world may see the good, men must also keep the bad. The strong struggle will continue. The terrorist will succeed in his cowardly plans, and the good men will return with new calculations and new crusades. In the end, we will see that the efforts of good men, as noble and intelligent as they seem, will never overcome terrorism.
