The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, have not only dealt a severe blow to the US economy but have also acted as a trigger to the ongoing global economic slump. The terrorist activities have pushed the world from the frying pan into the fire. Unless the problems related to terrorism are confronted with due diligence and efficiency, the global economic scenario will go from bad to worse. Quite apparently, a war fought merely to overthrow the Taliban government and replace it with a stooge of the US, leaving the problem of terrorism unsolved, will only complicate the situation further. Under such circumstances, the war against terrorism by the US and its allies will be successful only when a stable political solution is found for the age-old problems in the Middle East.
Over the ages, philosophers and prophets have shared the perspective that every human life contains an essential element of sacred behavior and deep aspirations. However, today some people are cut off from the realization of the purpose and belief of serving for a greater goal that is more significant than their trivial self-interests, mostly harmful for mankind. Indeed, terrorism is a direct challenge to peace and an affront to human decency. The act of cowardice on September 11, 2001 that manifested in the form of attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon was not only a blatant challenge to the supremacy of the US and its political, financial and military establishments, but also a disgrace to mankind.
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