Originally posted by dliske
Assuming it is the terrorists that you believe we should find a "middle ground" with, how can you expect reasonable negotiations with groups whose members strap on explosives, blow themselves and innocents to smithereens, all in the name of their God, among other things?
People still don't understand terrorists don't listen to reason, don't follow treaties, could care less about anything but carying out their mission. Which is why it is up to us to get them first. I hate to keep reminding people that this isn't the good ole days when our enemies were empires, armies, and rulers. It's crazed lunatics without regard for anything or anyone. The way they see it, it is their mission to die. Either die trying to kill thousands, dozens, or one. So the only way to eliminate terrorism is to eliminate the terrorists and their sources. That's the only way to stop them.