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Travis's avatar

While I fully concur regarding not appeasing MAGA terrorists, the last time we decided not to negotiate with--foreign--terrorists, that decision gave rise to the era of suicide bombings, because if we weren't going to negotiate with terrorists (via hostage-takings) then the only way to send us messages of deterrence was through horrific violence. I wonder what refusing to negotiate with domestic terrorists will bring us.

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Paul Topping's avatar

It will bring violence but we have no reason to feel guilty about it. Just like on Jan 6th, domestic terrorists are making bad choices and must pay for them.

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I just hope the Domestic War on Terrorism goes a lot better for America than the Global War on Terrorism did.

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Jeff the Original's avatar

I'm not sure arresting people for breaking US laws is a war on terrorism.

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Paul Topping's avatar

Yes, my thoughts exactly. Plus, if we hold back now it only makes them stronger. Jail time for perpetrators, election losses for the rest.

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Travis's avatar

I don't support negotiating with terrorists, I just also recognize the consequences of what not negotiating with terrorists looks like. I don't think those things are at odds with one another.

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