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Originally Posted by Idolotor
Because they are going after and "jailing" IRA members! They get what they deserve! 
I think your apple has a couple worms in it...  |
That's not the story I heard. In fact the hardcore policy of detainment and torture of IRA suspects lead to more reprisal attacks in the 70's. They don't bomb London now anymore because a compromise was made.
I'd agree with never talking to terrorists if that policy was shown to make them lay down their arms and give up their cause. Only a fool would think that way. IMO governments shouldn't limit the tools in their arsenal. I have no problem killing or jailing terrorists. I also have no problem with governments making deals with those who don't have blood on their hands if that's what's going to lead to peace.
But this was not exactly the original topic. We were discussing talking to leaders of countries unfriendly to us, not some terrorist groups. Are you saying that talking to Khrushchev to take back his Cuban missiles was a bad idea? Should we have instead started a nuke war or just remain silent and hope everything would be alright?