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Don’t worry about offending Pete Ed............Pete offends loads of people.

 

That's the thing - any 'reformed' terrorists will always be wondering whether they are being followed by armed police - and that doubt just might be enough for them to change their behaviour.

 

I used to watch the old westerns, and to turn a phrase, the only good terrorist is a dead terrorist. As for rehabilitation no, you cant do that, you can never trust them.

So we end up with hundreds of "reformed " terrorist each with their own police man tailing them, not realistic in my view.
Change their behavior?? How do you do that to someone who wants to die?

 

No I was not offended, but still cant see your reasoning.

That sounds too simplistic, so lets say then, if we didn't have terrorists we wouldn't need to employ these police in the first place, so money saved.

 

I give up, its like having a conversation with a sponge.

 

That's good Amandii, that you both understand each other. I have to admit. I am at times a bit sensative. I so often apologise, even when I am in the right. Simply to avoid any ilfeeling.
On this forum. I have found members generally very sociable and understanding.

 

I have for some time now, considered Boris to be. Winston Churchill 11. Fair do's. Boris has often come over as a clown and a comic. Lets not forget. He is a highly educated man. He has his faults and short commings but he gets the job done.

Pete. As a former cop. I have often wondered about all this costing business.

Nigel. I see where you are coming from. However the present situation has called for immediate action. IMO Boris has got in quick. As I so often comment about us Brits. We have this habit of wasting time with all the argy-bargies. Get on with it. In this instance. Boris has hit the nail on the head. He has decided. So for now. No more early releases etc.

Furthermore. I really do love fellow man. However we, with our laws etc, have to consider protection and self preservation. Be realistic. Terrorist are out to destroy ones faith in human existence. They are no different than the common murderer. I am no authoritarian on the subject but. I would bet that. Locking up a terrorist for fifty years. Then letting him out. Sorry. I would seriously expect him to re commit.

Sorry I find at times the American justice system cruel. However. These felons had no concern about the lives and welfare of their victims. Judge for yourselves.

 

Let's be clear here. The police officers who were tailing and took out the terrorist - saved lives. The terrorist was stopped in his tracks before he could commit murder - which was of course his intention.

 

What a horrible situation. Having to tail a terrorist and wait until people are stabbed before stepping in!

I don't know @clanless , it just doesn't seem right at all. Yes, the police probably saved lives but tney didnt prevent harm to others. There are laws regarding terrorist activities most places and I agree, if caught at it on any level, away you go and you don't come out for a very long time.

 

IMO a convicted Terrorist should never be released from prison, whatever the human rights people say.........Going further, if convicted they should be put against a wall and shot.