Osama's Motives
Wednesday, May 21, 2003
I have heard some pretty convoluted conspiracy theories about what America is doing in the Middle East? But more challenging I find is to understand the motives of Osama and his followers.
What have the Osamas achieved so far? In response to September 11, the US invaded Afghanistan, and liberated its people from a cruel theocracy. Similarly, Iraq has been liberated from a cruel thugocracy.
With hindsight, we see how the Germans and the Japanese have benefited from American conquest. Perhaps the Osamas hope that if they continue terrorising westerners, eventually the entire Middle East will receive the benefits of American invasion!
Philip O'Carroll