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Originally Posted by raymr
Or maybe not so radical measures. Capital punishment may work as a deterrent for some, but most people avoid a life of crime because they have better choices. The people being sucked into radical Islamism probably see no alternatives. The long term solution is to keep big groups of people from joining by making sure they have other more interesting and fulfilling pursuits.
I can say for sure, the longer the jihadists insist on using terrorism, all Muslims here in the US will be affected because they will be denied more and more liberties. Thats what it will come down to in order to protect the interests of this country. I think PC is headed out the door, and it will be interesting to see how well everyone adapts.
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Well, socialism was supposed to address that issue once communism transitioned to it but I don't think that has happened yet. In fact, communism is transitioning slowly but surely to capitalism. You sure that most people avoid crime because they have better choices? I think it is because they fear getting caught and punished. Think I drive the speed limit because it is safer, blah, blah, blah? I drive it because I don't want to get fined and have my licence taken away. When I didn't have $100 to my name, I didn't commit crime because I don't want to be locked up and make my situation worse.
I doubt it. I think they will simply weather the storm. Look at 911. That was their golden opportunity to hold rallys and what not to denounce it. Yes, there were some mumblings here and there but I did not see massive demonstrations and what not. Look at the muslims when we went to Afghanistan. They had to get permission from their cleric. Think they will change? I doubt it.