What should Obama do about Chechen sleeper cells?

[JohnR! 5,495]

The thing about that article is that American media had not referred to Chechen attackers as "terrorists" through these events, but referred to them as "rebel fighters", "guerrillas", "insurgents", etc. Now that the attacks could've potentially (not sure if it was Chechen agenda yet) happened here, we're quick to label them "terrorists" and the events terrorism. Bit hypocritical, as usual.

A rose by any other name...

Edited April 19, 2013 by Gegel

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I love these op-eds... They read like a Jackie Collins novel...

Hollywood is running out of plot lines. They would do well to follow the British tabloids.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Hollywood is running out of plot lines. They would do well to follow the British tabloids.

They sure would... If you can't sell papers, make up stuff...

[duraaraa 203]

You know how in North Korea, it's said that if you break the law or disrespect the government, they don't only go after you -- they go after your parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, pet hamsters.....

If the U.S. overreacts to this by trying to bomb the place where these people who have lived in the U.S. since they were kids come from, how is it any different?

[mota bhai 2,675]

You know how in North Korea, it's said that if you break the law or disrespect the government, they don't only go after you -- they go after your parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, pet hamsters.....

If the U.S. overreacts to this by trying to bomb the place where these people who have lived in the U.S. since they were kids come from, how is it any different?

The US is not going to bomb Chechnya or k-stan over this.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

You know how in North Korea, it's said that if you break the law or disrespect the government, they don't only go after you -- they go after your parents, aunts and uncles, cousins, pet hamsters.....

If the U.S. overreacts to this by trying to bomb the place where these people who have lived in the U.S. since they were kids come from, how is it any different?

Because it's okay if we do it. Duh.

[duraaraa 203]

The US is not going to bomb Chechnya or k-stan over this.

No... they'll probably figure out a way to use this to start a drone war with an unrelated country with lots of natural resources, taking out hundreds of innocent children along the way.

Edited April 19, 2013 by duraaraa

[mota bhai 2,675]

No... they'll probably figure out a way to use this to start a drone war with an unrelated country with lots of natural resources, taking out hundreds of innocent children along the way.

As long as those resources benefit me in some way, I'm cool.

[himher 634]

In response to the original question, the best option is to outlaw guns and pressure cookers. Also nails, ball bearings, cars, circuit boards, and cell phones. I can't believe how easy it is to get your hands on those types of dangerous things.

Nah, just background check everyone who wants to buy 'em. Then the people who want to buy 'em but are not supposed to have 'em can get turned down with no fear whatsoever of being prosecuted for trying.

That's a real awesome and effective crime control tool.

As long as those resources benefit me in some way, I'm cool.

No kidding. What's wrong with making a little profit off of the droning of innocent villagers anyway? Business is business regardless of crummies in tummies after all (stolen from Seuss)

[duraaraa 203]

As long as those resources benefit me in some way, I'm cool.

Well based on history, you get a benefit if you are the owner of large companies, and you have a close friendship with the president.

Edited April 19, 2013 by duraaraa

[himher 634]

Why not apply that "eye for eye" thing that they believe in. Cut off his limbs, bring 'em back to health, toss 'em in an empty pool, turn the water on, and broadcast it publicly.

[justashooter 430]

wait a minute! what website is this? you guys are not being banned yet for identifying the bombers by religion? heck, this is unbelievable. where are all the islamist board bullies when you need them?

OK, so i voted for all the options.

Edited April 19, 2013 by justashooter

[himher 634]

Public execution is what Islamic countries do to terrorists they catch in their country. What's to ban?

wait a minute! what website is this? you guys are not being banned yet for identifying the bombers by religion? heck, this is unbelievable. where are all the islamist board bullies when you need them?

OK, so i voted for all the options.

[duraaraa 203]

Public execution is what Islamic countries do to terrorists they catch in their country. What's to ban?

Killing someone isn't even a punishment. It ends their life and sets them free. The only people who suffer when a murderer or terrorist is killed, are the family members and loved ones of that murderer/terrorist, who will miss him/her.

I don't think it should be about revenge and punishment, anyway. I think it should be about peace and rehabilitation.

[himher 634]

Killing someone isn't even a punishment. It ends their life and sets them free. The only people who suffer when a murderer or terrorist is killed, are the family members and loved ones of that murderer/terrorist, who will miss him/her.

I don't think it should be about revenge and punishment, anyway. I think it should be about peace and rehabilitation.

Who said anything about suffering? It is about making an example of the rule of law. OH and in our case eliminate the repeat and repeat and repeat and repeat offenders.

Edited April 19, 2013 by himher