Look into the following statements and prove your own point of view. Find the statements with which you agree and the statements with which you disagree. Give your reasons

· World Affairs Editor, BBC TV News, United Kingdom: “We destroyed our democracy to defeat terrorism as a result of our fears”.

· US Secretary of Health and Human Services: “Fear motivated the US to rebuild its national health system, set up a nationwide emergency services communications system, and stockpile vaccines. It is important that people know the US is prepared. Now there is hope as well as fear ”.

· Programme Director, The Centre for the Study of Global Governance, United Kingdom: “Terrorism now is directed towards civilians to spread fear and hatred and create extremists on both sides. We must prevent black holes of terrorism growing in places like Bosnia”.

· Congresswoman from California (Democrat), USA: “If we are not terrorized, then the terrorist cannot win. If people have real information the ability to terrorize will lessen dramatically. Government needs to contribute confidence. Leadership needs to set an example. If US leaders are fearful, the US will be fearful; if world leaders are fearful, the world will be fearful”.

· Director, Washington Office, RAND, USA: “The nature of terrorism has changed. Terrorists want to undermine trust in government and leadership. By not providing more information, we are helping that aim”.

· Director, Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Indonesia: “To prevent fear it is important to have international cooperation in border and customs controls, money laundering and arms snuggling. If we detect them early enough we can prevent terrorism”.

· Reader in Philosophy, Birkbeck College, University of London, United Kingdom: “Fear is a natural response. Everyone can be a brave foot soldier in the fight against terrorism by living as if there were no threat”.

· Vice-President, Fred Alger Management, USA: ”One way to deal with terrorism is to normalize it, much as we do with road accidents”.

Source: World Economic Forum

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