Approaches to Terrorists

The article found here depicts the story of a Jewish terrorist, and the condemnation by Israel of this man for his act of terrorism. It describes how, after opening fire on Muslim citizens, then being lynched by the community where he performed this act, his name was defamed by all types of Jewish communities, from Orthodox, to American, to Ariel Sharon and the Israeli government. The Jewish people called it a heinous crime, and even an unforgivable one, and it was declared that no cemetary in Israel would allow the man's body to be buried there. The article then makes the point that this sort of public outcry against the terrorist does not always occur after attacks, especially by the side that the terrorist is trying to support. It also suggests the idea that if all people reacted in this manner to terror attacks, they could be stopped, and peace could be attained.

I agree with that statement, but when some see terrorist attacks as a useful means to an end, I don't think this view will be adopted by all people.