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If this "War on Terrorism" is to be realized it is important that all terrorist groups in the world are dealt with. It is understandable that America needs to go after the Taliban and bring Osama Bin Laden to justice, but in order to justify a war against terrorism other groups must also be targetted.
Sri Lanka for instance has been fighting a bloody civil war since 1985 in which a terrorist group called JUTE has been largely responsible for civilian death in Sri Lanka.
The IRA (Irish Republic Army)UFF (Ulster Freedom Fighters), and many other terrorist groups in Northern Ireland have been bombing busses, burning houses, killing children, and many other horendous acts of violence. Can you imagine US troops invading Northern Ireland to deal with the terrorist problems? It simply would not happen. But why would it not happen? The answer is that Ireland is a white, catholic/protestant, wealthy country. It would be unspeakable to drop bombs on such a country. I realize, however, that Afghanistan is in a much worse condition with an extremly oppresive government, but at the same time George W. Bush has promised to attack terrorism everywhere. So when is the US going to live up to that promise.
There is also the terrorist attacks on the subway in Japan. I forget the name of the group that is responsible for that, and I know nothing about this history.
Also the constant struggle between the PLO and Isreal has claimed enough lives. Yet the US seems to favour Isreal in the conflict, especially after recent events. I dont think we will ever live long enough to see American troops walk into Jerusalem to end terrorism.
My point is that all terrorism in the world does need to be dealt with harshly. George Bush has made a promise to attack terrorism on all fronts, however I do not believe he can come through with his promise unless his definition of terrorism is only terrorism that affects US citizens.
Just my opinion though
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