I believe this fight can only be won by taking it to the people who are supporting the terrorists. Again all the fighting is being done in places we are committed to protecting and that is counter productive for us and will continue as long as the supporters of terrorism feel no pain.
When the jihadist' learn that their families are under attack and dying like flys back home that may give them pause and may cause those who have been sending them money and weapons to pressure them to give up the fight.
At the very least we would be on the offensive instead of sitting around waiting for them to hit us again, and that would be more satisfying.
Sept 11th had a cost of approximately $500,000 (and the sacrifice of very of their people) for the terrorists and we have committed Billions since to attempt to prevent and prepare for the next attack.
The price that they are paying is realitively low and as long as we allow them to control the Rules of Engagement their cost will remain low and our's high because we place a higher value on human life.
What could be done with those resources if we could use item in some other way?
Sure, we could abandon Isreal and let the Arabs push them into the sea but is that the legacy we want to leave with the world?
People in other parts of the world are able to live and prosper together, why not there?
IMHO.
When the jihadist' learn that their families are under attack and dying like flys back home that may give them pause and may cause those who have been sending them money and weapons to pressure them to give up the fight.
At the very least we would be on the offensive instead of sitting around waiting for them to hit us again, and that would be more satisfying.
Sept 11th had a cost of approximately $500,000 (and the sacrifice of very of their people) for the terrorists and we have committed Billions since to attempt to prevent and prepare for the next attack.
The price that they are paying is realitively low and as long as we allow them to control the Rules of Engagement their cost will remain low and our's high because we place a higher value on human life.
What could be done with those resources if we could use item in some other way?
Sure, we could abandon Isreal and let the Arabs push them into the sea but is that the legacy we want to leave with the world?
People in other parts of the world are able to live and prosper together, why not there?
IMHO.