[xinuc]

I don't know about the best path, but I know an obviously wrong path: which is to reduce other people's resistance and struggle as mere terrorism and extremist. US and western world clearly have the power to rule the world, but the way they act right now will ensure many more resistance and pain for everyone.

[PeterisP]

On the other hand, if we look at all the historical precedent for piracy becoming a major disruption to trade, it seems to me that most cases were solved only by a generous application of excessive violence, not by negotiations, as global maritime trade routes simply are a so huge strategic factor that's far more important to major powers involved than any struggle that some people may have, so if someone escalates their struggle to disrupting global trade routes, that is treated as a huge unjustified escalation and they and their struggle automatically becomes the enemy of almost everyone else, something to be eliminated at any cost, not treated as a valid concern.

[xinuc]

Indeed, the usage of generous application of excessive violence tends to be effective to solve a lot of problems.

Once, the Romans has Gaul problems. They used a generous application of excessive violence, and it was effective.

Once, the US has native-Americans problems. They used a generous application of excessive violence, and it was effective.

Once, the Nazis has Jews problems. They used a generous application of excessive violence, and it was effective.

Once, Israel has Palestinian problems. They use a generous application of excessive violence, and it IS effective.

[taeric]

This, I think, is a fair and well meaning criticism.

That said, you have to hold your own accountable for bad acts. Doesn't mean none will ever happen, of course. Nor does it mean that you cannot have legitimate concerns and claims. And your response to a terrorist act cannot legitimately be to try to minimize it. Nor is it a valid response to rapid fire old grievances, many of which are misrepresented or where the people involved were held accountable.

So, in spirit of your criticism, let's try and move past it. You don't know the best path. What are some valid paths?