Posted on 08/23/2016 5:10:03 PM PDT by Sir Napsalot
On a visit to Nigeria today, Secretary of State John Kerry declared there are "far too many" who join terrorist groups like Boko Haram "because they have trouble finding meaning or opportunity in their daily lives."
"Because they are deeply frustrated and alienated -- and because they hope groups like Boko Haram will somehow give them a sense of identity, or purpose, or power," Kerry said after meeting with local religious leaders to discuss community building and countering violent extremism in Sokoto, Nigeria.
".... When people -- and particularly young people -- have no hope for the future and no faith in legitimate authority -- when there are no outlets for people to express their concerns -- then aggravation festers and those people become vulnerable to outside influence," he added. "And no one knows that better than the violent extremist groups, which regularly use humiliation and marginalization and inequality and poverty and corruption as recruitment tools."
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"To effectively counter violent extremism, we have to ensure that military action is coupled with a reinforced commitment to the values this region and all of Nigeria has a long legacy of supporting -- values like integrity, good governance, education, compassion, security, and respect for human rights," he said.
The Obama administration has been critical of Nigeria's military campaign against Boko Haram, charging that human rights are being violated as they target suspected terrorists.
"It is understandable that in the wake of terrorist activity, some people are tempted to crack down on everyone and anyone who could theoretically pose some sort of a threat. I caution against that today," Kerry said. "Extremism cannot be defeated through repression or just creating fear. Fear instilled through repression invites not confidence; it invites contempt. It creates terrorists -- trust creates citizens."
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Oh for crying out loud....
That was so friggin’ stupid.
Kerry, you ignorant hippie jackass, STFU!
OMGoodness — that “Life of Brian” skit was so ahead of it’s time, and I’d bet certainly “taboo” in liberal circles now.
“But you haven’t got a womb!”
THIS! is the dp we know and love!
“My Gosh!!! Is there anything more stupid that could utter from this fool who represents USofA? “
If there is, rest assured, he will find it!
What he doesn’t understand is that they DO have purpose and meaning to their lives. The purpose is to conquer, convert, or kill infidels.
Or...maybe these people need jobs?
Horseface’s “meaning of life” was that third Purple Heart in Vietnam. “I’m outta here!”
>>> I wish he’d get eaten by cannibals..........
In Cambodia.
I tried to behave for a day but it didn’t work :)
Terrible temper.
I guess we need Midnight Basketball on a global level,,,,,,
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