| Nobody could ever forget where they were, or | | | | camps or "bases" by which terrorists can be fully |
| what they were doing when they saw, or heard | | | | trained and brainwashed, then relocated around |
| the tragic news that stopped the world on | | | | the world for future attacks when orders are |
| Tuesday, September 11, 2001. | | | | given. These training camps are found in places |
| With 2,973 victims killed as well as 19 hijacker | | | | such as, but not limited to: Afghanistan, Syria, |
| deaths, it was an attack which sent shock waves | | | | Iran, Iraq and Indonesia. |
| around the world. Since that terrible day, many | | | | To deal with this threat, governments have rightly |
| attacks against the West have been thwarted by | | | | introduced new laws aimed at blocking financial |
| alert government agencies, however, one only | | | | pathways to these terrorist networks, and also |
| has to remember the Bali bombings on 12 | | | | making it illegal to support or harbour any alleged |
| October, in which 202 people were killed, as well | | | | terrorist. |
| as the London bombings on 7 July 2005, which | | | | Through intelligence, seeking out terrorist training |
| killed 56 people, to realize the threat remains | | | | camps and conducting bombing raids, the U.S. and |
| strong. | | | | its allies appear to be making some steps forward |
| The social issues surrounding terrorism are many. | | | | in this wardespite the difficulties faced in places |
| One of the most dominant is the fact that if we | | | | like Afghanistan. This campaign must not cease |
| civilians choose not to venture out, especially at | | | | for obvious reasons. |
| crowded public events and popular places in capital | | | | One feels extensive education and assistance |
| cities, then the terrorists have achieved their aim. | | | | programs aimed at these third world countries |
| That is, enough panic has been created to change | | | | would certainly go a long way in combatting and |
| peoples' routine and lifestyle. Another issue is the | | | | controlling the further spread of terrorism. |
| way we now view those of Islamic faith. Although | | | | On a personal level, the fear of a terrorist attack |
| only a small minority, those Islamic extremists | | | | has no doubt gripped millions of people globally |
| calling for jihad have caused suspicion to be raised | | | | post 9/11, especially those living in major cities, |
| upon many people of that religion. | | | | however what we forget is that the dark clouds |
| The world, and the way most see it nowadays, | | | | of nuclear war have hung overhead for over 50 |
| has undoubtedly changed post 9/11. With it the | | | | years, this in reality is another form. |
| prospect of a war on terror which could span | | | | Obviously, if media reports suggest a high threat |
| decades. | | | | level of a terrorist attack, one should prepare by |
| This war is unlike any war before it, in that Al | | | | avoiding populated places mentioned by the media. |
| Qaeda and other terrorist networks operate | | | | Otherwise go about your daily business as usual. |
| globally, recruiting disillusioned people from all | | | | You could be hit by a bus crossing your road |
| nations, especially third world countries, where | | | | anytime! |
| great numbers of young men are willing | | | | Disclaimer: This Author shall not be held liable for |
| participants. Terrorist networks defend no | | | | any loss or damage arising from utilizing the |
| territory of their own, instead set up training | | | | above information. |