1/19/2004: Swedish art provokes Israeli ambassador

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Originally posted by axlrosen

You don't worry that that would make terrorism worth it? If you start a dialog with a group after a series of bombings, and reach a settlement that addresses their problems - aren't you worried that that would cause any group with any problem, even a less serious problem, will start to commit terrorist acts because they see that terrorism works?

First, let me say that there are two kinds of terrorists. One is when some random guys highjack a plane and demand a million dollars, a suitcase of heroin and a helicopter. There is no message worth listening to, so just send out your SAS team. Second type of terrorism is when a group of people has a message. In the latter case you simply can't ignore that, because the situation must be resolved somehow, since these people would rather die than allow the status quo to continue. As much as I might hate Palestinians, Israelis must reach a consensus with them - neither permanent war, nor the genocide of the Palestinians is an option.

Terrorism should work (with some exceptions). That's the point! When situation is as unbearable for people that they are ready to die to change it, it must be changed. And to think that people with minor concerns would turn to terror if "it works" is unrealistic. Terrorism (at least its suicidal variety) is and will remain the last resort.