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Only Love Can Defeat Terrorism
On August 10,
2001, more
than 250 died
in an attack
on a train by
UNITA
guerrillas
fighting for
Angolan
independence
.
terrorist actions add yet another sobering dimension to the
picture. The disorder and anarchy provoked by such
incidents prevents investment in the affected regions. Attacks
aimed at the economic infrastructure does not just hold back
development. Existing resources are also destroyed, creating
economic difficulties that impede social life across a wide
spectrum of areas, particularly education. Military costs of the
struggle against terrorism impose yet another burden. This
diversion of resources that should be spent on raising
standards of living affects not just the nation in question, but
the entire global economy.
This summary reveals the grim picture that terrorism
represents, bringing destruction all over the world and
causing untold harm to people's lives.
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