Friday, 23 August 2002

Polictical violence pays?

Why do political groups frequently resort to violence?

Perhaps it's because armed conflict or resistance is on of the few things that will draw a significant response from our sensationalize ratings-driven media. It causes more of a stir among the international community than thoughtful, measured, non-violent action. Examples? Tibet, Burma - their struggles have only resurfaced when violence broke out in one form or another, otherwise they seem to be forgotten.

So resorting to violence. Is this then a learned response formed by years of indifference and foreign policies with dubious motives?

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