I was just wondering what the terrorists' real aims and objectives are. I had an argument along these lines with a friend after the London bombings in July last year. My thesis was that the number of deaths were incidental. Yes, more deaths makes a bigger statement, but the key is to disrupt our "way of life" to the point that we have to do whatever it is they actually want us to do in order to stop being hassled so much. They basically want to inconvenience us so much that we have to accede to their demands. Granted, being dead is pretty inconvenient, but that is not the only way they can succeed.
Today's "disrupted" terrorist operation has resulted in grounded flights, travellers being unable to fly, and those who can being prevented from taking any hand luggage, not even a mobile or a drink. Apparently even baby milk must be tested before going on board. We can be thankful that (if the intelligence was accurate) a significant loss of life has been prevented, but I reckon that this has probably actually been a successful terrorist attack. Unfortunately we haven't been able to avoid dancing to their tune.
No comments:
Post a Comment