IS TERRORISM THE REASON OR CONSEQUESNCE?

KAKAJAN HAYTLYYEV

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This is

a VERY complicated topic.

However, the tragedy

in Berlin

on 19th December 2016

whereby a truck was driven

into a Christmas market,

killing 12 people

convinced me to try

and

explain my point of view.

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I would think that those who were killed, woke up in the

morning, had their breakfast, had a small talk with their loved

ones. Most probably they did not even mention that they are

planning to go to the Christmas market.

I assume that perhaps they were too busy at work to buy

Christmas presents in advance. They wanted to buy something

special for their loved ones. I am sure that they wanted to make

them happy. They had no idea that something unthinkable is

about to unfold.

I will not be able to imagine how tragic it might have been for

the victims' family and loved ones to learn what happened.

Besides inexplicable grief, these people would have to go

through something which even Devil himself would have never

thought about - they must deal with their loss when the entire

world celebrates Christmas.

I wish I could say that it would be the last case when innocent

people killed for God knows what. But I know, just like all of

us, that this is not the last case. I also hate to say that next time

it might be me or you among those who could be killed by a

deranged fanatic.

I am convinced that to deal with this monster named

"terrorism", the conventional position of strength will not be

effective whatsoever. Moreover, it would only make things

worse. Because hatred creates only hatred in response.

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I always knew that terrorism is evil. Those who decided to kill

innocent people, for whatever reason, shall be either behind

the bars or eliminated at the crime scene, without wasting

taxpayer’s money for the trial and keep them in jail.

Having said that, it is very important to highlight that

terrorism is not the main reason. In my opinion, it is rather a

consequence. Therefore, it is vital for us to identify the main

reason that just like doctor diagnose cancer centre. Because so

far, it seems we confused it with metastasis that cancer spreads.

Until recently I did not have clarity on this issue. But one day I

was watching CNN report on the blast that killed many people

at the Brussels International Airport, whereby they interviewed

one young girl from the United States.

As far as I remember, the girl arrived at the airport half an hour

earlier than she supposed to. She just decided to go earlier for

absolutely no reason. "No reason" saved her life.

Since the airport was immediately closed, she had to travel to

Paris and only then could fly to New York to reunite with her

family. I was happy to know that at least for some people there

was a happy end. But I also thought that this poor girl would

have to live with it for the rest of her life - very unfair.

I did not expect, however, that she will help me to finally find

the lead which would strongly suggest it could be the core

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reason. During the interview, she said (as far as I remember)

that initially, she was scared but then she got angry because

these people are attacking her, her loved ones, and their way of

life.

The moment she said it, I thought that it is correct. Now, if we

apply the same expression to the other party it will become

clear to us why it is happening.

After this interview, I tried to understand how my

interpretation of this world would change if my life would go

upside down in a blink of an eye? What if events of that fateful

day would unfold suddenly without warning?

I thought if, let's say, my family and I have lunch or dinner. We

enjoy the meal while having light and pleasant conversation.

We are joking. My wife and children are laughing loud because

of my jokes. Suddenly, bomb lands on the roof of our house

and half of my family are gone in an instant.

I pray to God for that this scenario would never happen to us.

However, if it would, I do not think that my civilised manners

would remain the same. Most likely, I would lose a human face

because of inexplicable loss I have just suffered and no

explanation is given why it had to be this way.

I am not sure if I would go and kill someone who has nothing

to do with my tragedy. But the key words here are "I am not

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sure". I cannot guarantee it because with all my rich

imagination I cannot understand the depth of pain.

I only assume that my emotional suffering will escalate because

I would watch those brainless on TV who continue to promote

the superiority of one nation over the other.

Therefore, if we do not want to be the next victim of the

deranged fanatic, we shall not support those who say that war

is the only answer. Or, other deranged fanatics. Those people

who wear suits or uniforms and speak English or other

languages, other than Arabic.