The Terror of War - Essay Example

 War on terror Name Date UniversityWar on TerrorWar brings misery and suffering. There would be no way to avoid a collateral damage in case of war (Harrman, & Lombardo, 2009, pp.216). Ordinary civilians, women, elderly and children cannot be saved in case a war is fought. No one would be able to stop its social, economic, geographic implications after the end of a war. War would not only bring massacre, but also put the entire humanity back to centuries. Not only one generation, but the next generations would also pay a heavy price for the war fought among the generation before their birth.

These arguments sound convincing and appear to be more dramatic. However, times have changed now. In this new century, we do not face an enemy who appears to have no face; nor cares of human, moral and ethical standards; nor is respecting any human social values. Such people use violence to force their hatred ideology. For them, violence, killing, terrorism are the only way to bring about their ideology. Al-Qaeda and its terrorist groups around the world have a dangerous and inhumane agenda. Al-Qaeda contributes insurgencies, rebellions and local brands of terrorism (Coolsaet, 2005; pp.100).Under this agenda, they subscribe to a particular doctrine.

And, that doctrine dictates them to enforce the tenets of such doctrine around the world. For that, they can challenge any government policies and writ of the government anywhere in the world. They legitimize killing police, army and other law enforcing personals. Interestingly, they are not limited to one particular country rather they have spread in different countries. Al-Qaeda declared its war over the sovereign nations by attacking on the United States of America in September 2001. In which more than 3,000 innocent ordinary American were killed (Curtis, 2010; pp. 628). They not only targeted the Pentagon, but also hit the aero planes with the World Trade Centre.

(Herbst, 2003; pp.138). Even if they had military agenda to target military installations, they why did they choose to hit Twin Towers? That was not a military target. This proves that the terrorist groups such as Al-Qaeda and its associate groups do not care while launching their attacks. They do not differentiate between a military and civilian target. In front of them, both-military and civilians- are deserved to be targeted.So, those who argue that war must not be taken and it must be avoided.

They must give some serious thought over the latest inhumane form of terrorism. There are certain critics who criticize the U.S. government over its actions in Afghanistan and other parts of the world. But, it is reminded to them, initially, the U.S. government and other governments did give some time and asked then Afghan government to hand over the Al-Qaeda leader, Osama bin Laden. Instead of going directly into the war, the Government of United States of America did try to avoid the war option.

They put their sincere efforts as they were fully aware of serious consequences in the shape of collateral damage. But, the Afghan government did not respond positively, as a result, the U.S. government took the option of war as a last resort to prevent the world from experiencing further terrorism at the hands of Al-Qaeda.Ethically speaking, war is not taken as a first option but the last resort to establish peace. In the case of Iraq, the U.S. government did give some time to nuclear inspectors to inspect the nuclear installations inside Iraq.

Ethically, the U.S. government fulfilled its responsible role. References1. Herbst, P. (2003). Talking terrorism : a dictionary of the loaded language of political violence. Westport  CT: Greenwood Press.2. Haarman, L. (2009). Evaluation and stance in war news : a linguistic analysis of American, British and Italian television news reporting of the 2003 Iraqi war. London: Continuum.3. Coolsaet, R. (2005). Al-Qaeda, the myth : the root causes of international terrorism and how to tackle them.

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