People holding extreme views need to understand that terrorism is a shortsighted approach that triggers an unending chain of actions and reactions. Attackers who take innocent people hostage must learn that violence against civilians only undermines their credibility, even when world opinion supports their cause. International organizations such as the U.N. and the European Union have condemned Russia, India and Israel for their actions. Tragedies like the Beslan killings should bring all nations together to root out terrorism. No country should be allowed to harbor terrorists.M. Farooq Shah
Srinagar, Kashmir
The letter appeared in TIME megazine in October, 2004
(http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,702214,00.html)
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