re: #346 Bagua

You are mistaken. The terrorists are not suicidal nor do the majority of them act alone. They are the product of networks and a variety of social support and reinforcement. They are homicidal, and willing to give their lives to help their cause. If they knew the consequences of their acts would bring harm for their cause, they may be deterred.

Just so. For suicide attackers, you need somewhat different deterrence with reprisals against family property and family members a good tactic. Kid blows himself up, we burn down his family’s farm and shoot their livestock. You try to kill us, your family starves. That is deterrence.