Suicide Bombers!!

"...of the 41 we identified the names...for 38...we were shocked to find that only 8 were Islamic Fundamentalists...all were born in Lebanon..."

A brief methodological question is in order.  Since it is possible to be a socialist (and other group involvement/s) and a fundimentalist at the same time, how did you exclude those identified as those ideologies from also being fundimentalists (given that the term itself is somewhat ambiguous)?

Did you simply ignore the substantially Islamist indoctrination that all known suicide bombers received as a possible motivation?

While I certainly wouldn't deny that secular nationalist goals have an important role in their decision making, I disagree at least with the strength of your brother's conclusions.

My own pet notion (not supported by a lot of formal data) is that the indoctrination team induces and exaggerates guilt over their past (which might include secular or aetheistic political involvement) in order to devalue the life he/she would have led, and toward the false 'glory' of the shahid.  That is consistent with what I have seen from the revelations of captured/prevented suicide bombers.

Patty,

Sorry to disagree with you but I read nothing anywhere close to what you read into this article.  This article was neither condoning or trying to make suicide bombings ok.  In fact I think it was trying to do the exact opposite.  Rule #1 of war is to understand your enemy.  Rule #2 of war (according to me...;)) is not to even get into a war.  That is how you win wars...lol.  In any case, the only way to "win" the war is to ensure that both sides win.  What do we want?  We want the suicide bombings to stop.  What do the suicide bombers want? For us to quit occupying their land.  I say, we leave and they stop.  Win win.

However, the policy to not negotiate with terrorists is not working.  As stated on the article (and by mere observation of what is going on in the world) it is making things worse.  What business do we have to be occupying their land?  How would you feel if I came into your house and told you what to do, and in the case of Israel and Palestine, how would you feel if I moved into your your house and told you to live in the basement?  and then went ahead and took over your basement too and made you live in your bathroom?  That is what Israel did to Palestinians.... they relegated them to the Gaza strip which is the least desirable piece of land in the area (the comments made in blue were told to me by a Palestinian friend... if they are misinformed in any way, pls feel free to correct me).

I think it is foolish to read basic research that gives you honest facts and totally dismiss it.  I think it is even more foolish for someone to give you information that will help you win (i.e. stop the killings) and then completely dismiss it. 

Sorry sister Patty but I read no hatred or condoning of terrorism in the article I only saw someone trying to help by providing insight into the problem AND recommendations that will help end the terrorism in a way that is beneficial for both the people of the area (they get peace) and the people of America (they get their oil...)

Whisper wrote: Have you tried to read the article my most revered Hate Shouter? Please try and read it, it is in English and says almost all about what creates suicide bombers + it IS by an AMERICAN - who says that Majority of sicide bombers WERE NOT MUSLIMS. First read and only then start jumping up and down on the poor key-board AND ask your government to stop sowing the seeds of hate with their OCCUPATIONS. Do you understand or would you need me to spell it out a wee more?

I don't want or expect anything from you "whisper".  You are somewhat of a god to many here, but I see you as I see everyone else....just another human being.  You call me a "hater"?  What a joke!  I don't hate anyone....not you, not anyone.  Can you say the same with an honest heart?  I could do without your unfunny sarcasm, but, hey, that's your personality....so have at it.  Oh, I know how to read English quite well, and some other languages as well.  I'm just sick of YOUR constant bashing and hatred....but many hear seem to enjoy it, so I guess it only adds to your popularity.  I have remained quiet while you ranted many times --- out of respect and a request to do so from a dear friend.  I don't give a rat's patoot what you say about me....I'm numb you see, not much can hurt me anymore.

However, for those interested, here's an article of interest.

http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/srilanka/feature2. html

Whisper wrote: Have you tried to read the article my most revered Hate Shouter? Please try and read it, it is in English and says almost all about what creates suicide bombers + it IS by an AMERICAN - who says that Majority of sicide bombers WERE NOT MUSLIMS. First read and only then start jumping up and down on the poor key-board AND ask your government to stop sowing the seeds of hate with their OCCUPATIONS. Do you understand or would you need me to spell it out a wee more?