Tuesday, April 17, 2007

The War on Terror phrase helps terrorists

I have to say I agree with Hilary in this instance. The term 'war on terror' has strengthened terrorist groups according to Hilary Benn. Last year the Foreign Office asked diplomats and politicians to no longer use the term (The Guardian).

Bush's 'war on terror' phrase helps terrorists, minister warns - Tania Branigan
"President George Bush's "war on terror" rhetoric has strengthened terrorist groups by helping them to create a shared identity, the development secretary, Hilary Benn, warned yesterday."

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