How lightly do you take the loss of three thousand innocent lives? Many people believe that 9/11 was the beginning of the War on terror, which could be justified as true, however, many tensions had lead to the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the beginning of the war on terror. Most are aware of the Taliban, Al-Qaeda, and likeminded groups and their associations with terrorism and their attacks on the World Trade Centers in New York City, New York, USA. Since 1996 the Taliban had governmental control of Afghanistan. Because the Taliban is a radical Sunni Islamic group, they do not believe in or support the belief of church and state. Extremist groups such as the Taliban impose every aspect of religion to be the law and way of life. According
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The only major difference is the belief in the separation of church and state. In America there is a separation of church and state giving americans their freedom. The Taliban is a radical group who believes in no such separation. When the Taliban had control they successfully implanted their religious beliefs into a form of government and making it one of the most oppressive governments ever seen. Life under the Taliban could be viewed as anything but pleasant. They forbid women from doing almost anything. Women were not allowed to interact with any male outside of immediate family. In a male dictated country women were practically put on house arrest. They were unable to obtain jobs or receive an education causing the literacy rate to significantly decrease. Women were forced to dress a certain way and be escorted by a family male figure. The entire population including men and women were cut of from the outside …show more content…
In today’s world the word terrorism is associated with Islam, Arab and like words, however, that would be inaccurate. The groups that pose a world threat are those associated with extreme radical islam. The Taliban, Al-Qaeda and likeminded groups have posed a threat to the well being of not just Americans, but the rest of the world. The US has every reason to be fighting terrorism and the people associated with it. Brave men and women are giving up their lives and sense of security to keep Americans safe and free. If we had not gone to war against the Taliban and Iraq the effects would have be horrific. People in Afghanistan and others under the rule of these extremists would not be given the opportunities they now have thanks to the men and women who are fighting for their freedom. So before you disagree with Americas decision to go to war think about your right to disagree. Would you give it
The only major difference is the belief in the separation of church and state. In America there is a separation of church and state giving americans their freedom. The Taliban is a radical group who believes in no such separation. When the Taliban had control they successfully implanted their religious beliefs into a form of government and making it one of the most oppressive governments ever seen. Life under the Taliban could be viewed as anything but pleasant. They forbid women from doing almost anything. Women were not allowed to interact with any male outside of immediate family. In a male dictated country women were practically put on house arrest. They were unable to obtain jobs or receive an education causing the literacy rate to significantly decrease. Women were forced to dress a certain way and be escorted by a family male figure. The entire population including men and women were cut of from the outside …show more content…
In today’s world the word terrorism is associated with Islam, Arab and like words, however, that would be inaccurate. The groups that pose a world threat are those associated with extreme radical islam. The Taliban, Al-Qaeda and likeminded groups have posed a threat to the well being of not just Americans, but the rest of the world. The US has every reason to be fighting terrorism and the people associated with it. Brave men and women are giving up their lives and sense of security to keep Americans safe and free. If we had not gone to war against the Taliban and Iraq the effects would have be horrific. People in Afghanistan and others under the rule of these extremists would not be given the opportunities they now have thanks to the men and women who are fighting for their freedom. So before you disagree with Americas decision to go to war think about your right to disagree. Would you give it