Terrorism

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QUOTE(dictionary)

ter·ror·ism n.

The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organised group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.
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Ok, so as many of you know who have been alive for the past 10 years, terrorism is a major world political issue. I would like to have a discussion as to how terrorism should be handled. I'm not asking what any country should or shouldn't do in any particular scenario, rather, I would like to discuss how terrorism--often a subjective term--should be dealt with by a civilised and orderly society.

I often hear people say that violence only spurs them on. Or that a large scale reaction on the part of government, only serves to spur them on. And proves to them that they are having a serious influence on the society they are seeking to influence. Others say that since suicide bombers, and those who kill innocent civilians through acts of terrorism cannot be reasoned with or ignored. We must therefore seek them out and destroy them...kill or be killed. There are many schools of thought in between, but I would be interested in hearing everyone's opinions of the best way to combat or minimise terrorism.
I believe there is an element of Islam that believes the Sharia should be the only law of the land. They will be happy when the laws of the Sharia rule the world. The western world counters this belief. I didn't make this up and wish it wasn't true.


If you were the leader of a country who was attacked in a large scale manner by "terrorists", what would your resolve be?