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Wednesday 17 December 2014

The basis of terrorism




Everyone is shocked and sad. Anguish felt due to killing of innocent children is beyond words. When everyone is so sad and shocked than why it is so difficult to stop this?

Reason is just one word - GREED.

The basis of terrorism like other crimes is greed.

Greed of power, to control others, to control resources. 

Terrorism is not in isolation. It is very much part of whole spectrum of greed. And it takes advantage of poverty, illiteracy, misinformation, unfairness, lack of system etc. We all contribute to it. Individuals, politicians, religious heads, media and so on. For few minutes we express shock and then we again surrender to greed. And this greed is the breeding ground of all evils including terrorism.

Will there be a change or just expression of shock and move on?

Unfortunately people do not learn lessons. We keep telling others that there must be a change. All we have is utterance of few words, some knee jerk or piecemeal reactions and then back to square one. Some remedial steps are indeed taken but those are more symptomatic than curative.

So what should be done?

The question is - Are we serious???

If yes then it is not difficult. 

- Universal program and guidelines to control terrorism by UN to be followed by all nations
- Check greed and adopt fairness in day to day life
- Fairness and Justice for all in society
- Develop system and eliminate corruption
- Education, skill training and basic amenities for all
- Resolve disputes especially international disputes

The core factor is greed within our self. Are we ready to check our greed? Are we serious??