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Originally posted by spiflicated That being the case, most terrorists are Muslims, and I feel perfectly okay making that generalization.

The IRA, the Basque separatists and the AUC in Colombia weren't Muslims and they have been by far the most prolific terrorist organisations over the past three decades. Pretending that this is a problem confined to a specific religion is ridiculous: any ideology that doesn't lend itself easily to criticism is bound to express itself in such a way.

We occupy a very small piece of history. The records will show us that Islam isn't the problem, it's the unquestioned obedience to any given ideology that is. I'm not apologising for Muslim extremists here, I'm merely saying that they are a very small part of a much larger problem.

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Last edited by Renegade on Apr-09-2007 at 15:55

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Originally posted by Renegade The IRA, the Basque separatists and the AUC in Colombia weren't Muslims and they have been by far the most prolific terrorist organisations over the past three decades. Pretending that this is a problem confined to a specific religion is ridiculous: any ideology that doesn't lend itself easily to criticism is bound to express itself in such a way.

Are these terrorists you speak of a recent threat to Americans?

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We occupy a very small piece of history. The records will show us that Islam isn't the problem, it's the unquestioned obedience to any given ideology that is. I'm not apologising for Muslim extremists here, I'm merely saying that they are a very small part of a much larger problem.

Very true and very good point. But considering recent events, I don't think Americans are saying, "We've had brutal attacks at our embassies and homeland by Muslims, but hey this has happened in the past to other people by other groups. Maybe we should look out for pirates too." Good knowledge in history should make one feel less discriminating, but considering the intensity of recent events by a specific group, that's not going to happen.

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Originally posted by shaolin_Z Southpark isn't the best place to take your cues on history or politics from, try declassified documents instead.

Southpark is more informative than news. You should watch it, and watch the "terrorist" episode in Season 11 (the hillary clinton one). I think you'd like it.

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I'm actually not "broadening the definition" of "terrorism" here, it's been consciously narrowed down after 9-11 as to restrict it's usage and application because the very people (i.e. politician etc) supposedly "waging a war on terrorism," a ludicrous concept to begin with, fall under that category as well (i.e. terrorists).

Well that's another way of putting it. Either way, he meaning of one word can change easily.

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I understood the point you were trying to make, no need to get defensive man.

Karateeeee choP!
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