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I know how uncomfortable a suggestion that is because it means engaging the "others", the ones that dress funny or have different skin color than you or who wear funny hats. But honestly, this is the only way you're going to be able to start identifying the suspects.
Guys like the Manchester bomber went to Syria to help IS....a better way of making the country safer would have been to kill every single one who tried to return from their service.
originally posted by: Dem0nc1eaner
a reply to: snowspirit
If you are a woman, a smile at the wrong immigrant might make a less than good day for you.
originally posted by: snowspirit
a reply to: SprocketUK
Guys like the Manchester bomber went to Syria to help IS....a better way of making the country safer would have been to kill every single one who tried to return from their service.
But it's not doable. We can fantasize about killing them, or some people on these forums have fantasized about killing/jailing their families. Again, it cannot be legally or morally done. Many civilized countries don't even have a death penalty anymore.
We can't stop terrorism. Realistically we just can't. All we can do is try to slow it down by any means actually possible. 😕
originally posted by: TonyS
a reply to: SprocketUK
Sprocket, if you think this is silly wishful thinking, you should talk to some Israelis or some Italians for a change. You cant counter an enemy you don't know. In Italy, or Isarel, you move into a neighbor hood your going to be scoped out. Some old fart is going to greet you and talk your head off and then tell his relatives. It works.
Maybe you should try something new for a change!
originally posted by: snowspirit
originally posted by: Dem0nc1eaner
a reply to: snowspirit
If you are a woman, a smile at the wrong immigrant might make a less than good day for you.
True. Keep some distance physically, and always assess your area for safety. Eye contact to a minimum.
This isn't just for immigrants, this is good advice for women in general, around any male stranger. Stranger danger is real.
originally posted by: TonyS
There's one common thread that runs through these stories.