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The Making of Terror Myths

posted 20 years ago by ArkAngeL7
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Just thought some of you might be interested in this follow-up article in the Guardian newspaper:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/terrorism/story/0,12780,1327904,00.html

Insecurity is the key driving concept of our times,". "Politicians have packaged themselves as risk managers. There is also a demand from below for protection." The real reason for this insecurity, he argues, is the decay of the 20th century's political belief systems and social structures: people have been left "disconnected" and "fearful".

Tim

[–] Shekinahtron 20 years ago

Were secure over here. Not to worry.

[–] Irish-Sunglasses 20 years ago

The real reason for this insecurity, he argues, is the decay of the 20th century's political belief systems and social structures: people have been left "disconnected" and "fearful".

Hmmm, maybe this has something to do with the secularization of society, and with people drifting away from religion?

It's Cosmo...He's Chinese.

[–] whime_whine 20 years ago

Is it drifting from religion? I think it has more to do with not taking responsiblity for our actions and not being moral.

Sure religion does provide control but ever thought its too stifling? Its always trying to put on its own control. Anyone who has read even a bit of European history should not ignore that.