12-22-2005, 03:45 PM
eppie,Dec 22 2005, 09:37 AM Wrote:Comments on terror groups, and their diversity.I agree with you that each terror group should be considered within its own context.
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However, when dealing with absolutists and True Believers, there is often no real room for negotiation, the approach one is faced with "what's mine is mine, what's yours is negotiable."
I find Eric Hoffer's "True Believer" model useful in considering what motivates a terrorist. I highly recommed his book, even though he wrote it decades ago in reference to a slightly different phenomenon than the contemporary terrorist issue.
Occhi
Cry 'Havoc' and let slip the Men 'O War!
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete
In War, the outcome is never final. --Carl von Clausewitz--
Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum
John 11:35 - consider why.
In Memory of Pete