Why do we seem to frame everything in a “war” theme?

In order to win a war, the strategy should include air-assault, ground-rescue, and tribunal justice. First, a key component in winning a war is air war superiority. The goal of an air war is to secure freedom of movement for the coming ground troops through systematic and strategic bombings, as seen in WWII’s Normandy invasion. By the summer of 1944, the Allies gained control over German skies through incessant strikes. That air-dominance disarmed Germany’s ability to refuel their airplanes and transports, rendering them defenseless against additional attacks. But, no war is won without boots on the ground. Captives, imprisoned by a brutal tyrant, are not free unless troops enter enemy territory and engage in hand to hand combat. No justice is found for the victims unless soldiers capture the dictator and bring him before a military tribunal to face his crimes. The war against human trafficking is no different. An air war, preparing the way for the coming ground troops is a necessary and effective strategy, but not the whole operation. To win the war, we too must take a three-pronged approach.

THE AIR WAR

Education and public awareness about the grim realities of human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation is a crucial component in the fight against modern day slavery; and there are a number of excellent international, national, state and regional organizations doing just that.

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