In a different world, on another planet, in what must have been a different life, I have learned that you do not negotiate with terrorists. It was crystal clear. In situations where hostages are present, you think, you become creative, you try the best you can to identify the terrorists out of the crowd, get the bad guys and spare the good guys. Period. No exceptions.
The older ones may remember the terrorists who hijacked a Sabena (a Belgian airline) airplane back in 1972, and landed it in the Tel Aviv airport. After a few hours of talks, Israeli commandos stormed the airplane, killed the terrorists and released the hostages. (more).
Later, in 1976, Israeli commandos went all the way to Entebbe, Uganda, to release hostages, only some of which were Israeli (more).
It was clear back then, that terrorists are murderers. It was clear that no matter what one’s political agenda was, murder of innocent bystanders, hijacking and taking hostages was not to be in the arsenal of weapons used. Media, yes. Propaganda, yes. Murder – no.
But terrorists are not very clearly defined anymore. Some are freedom fighters now. Their murders appear to be justified.
I salute the Indian police and military. I salute the Indian government, and most of all the Indian president Mr. Singh. For clearly stating that they will not bow to terrorism. That no negotiations will take place. Indeed, the price is unbearable. The lives are lost are entire worlds. But the price of negotiating is way higher. We’re seeing it in Israel every single day. We now have a neighboring terrorist country, with a terrorist prime minister. And the respect they receive is not one reserved to terrorists. It’s the one reserved to nobility. For some reason people, in order to live a reasonable present, are ready to mortgage their futures and their children’s. Does this sound familiar?
The inability to sacrifice, the need and desire to live the day, the conspicuous consumption, and yes giving in to pirates and terrorists, are all different symptoms of the same disease. Societal rot. The West must realize, and quickly. These terrorists are not motivated by deprivation, or discrimination. They are driven by fanatic religious beliefs. Wake up before it’s too late.
And by the way, a small comment to the Israeli Television Channel 2. When a rolling terrorist attack is in progress, when people’s fate is unknown. When bodies are lying around, and large stains of blood are covering floors. Who the hell would want to promote their products in this context? Tnuva (largest Israeli Dairy), Elite (largest Israeli candy maker), Ferrero and Kinder (European candy makers), and the Israeli Lottery system – from now on, I shall associate your products with death. And while the lottery system can get away with it, candy and dairy products can’t. Be appropriate. Call the campaign managers, and tell them: take my promotions off the screens!!!
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