Do You Think That Unemployment Is Major Cause Of Terrorism?Any other cause of it

Nope, I don't think that's the cause of terrorism. I have heard about the recent terrorist attack in Mumbai, and it's really scary. I hope this thing could stopped. Terrorism usually happens when there is a conflict of interest between two opposing force. When the negotiation fails, the losing group of people decided to take extreme action to show their dissatisfaction through terrorism. Bombing is one of the common tactics used and this is very cruel. I think unemployment usually leads to robbery and theft, instead of terrorism directly.

Terrorism in my point of view is brought about by the absence of fear of God. If these terrorist fear God even if they are in the worst situation they will not resort to any act that will destroy innocent lives. This terrorists are group of people who do not have God and therefore believe that they have the right to kill as much as they want at their own pleasure just to get what they want. Certainly they now have a place in hell!

Ganesh, I would broadly put it under the economic divide which causes people to get easily led astray. Unemployment would be then one of the categories under that which meakes them get desperate and make them stoop to such levels.

I think that might be a part of it. If people were not dissatisfied, they wouldn't want to make such drastic changes and they wouldn't be so radical. The leaders of these movements can attract followers because of the economy and promise them things will be better when their regime comes to power. Religion is even more persuasive because people can cloak their frustration in the appearance of righteousness.

I certainly think it contributes, but I think terrorism is a much deeper problem. The unemployed, unwanted youths are ripe for the use of the core terrorist. Terrorism is usual political, after all all revolutionist were called terrorist by the conventional governments they were trying to overthrow. It's all a matter of perspective.

No i dont think so.There are terrorists in Ireland too...The problem may be partly due to poverty.But i feel ,it is also because of wrong guidance and beliefs.Misguided missiles as they say...Most of the terrorists are very carefully selected and trained, and a lot of money is spent on them .This money is given by the very rich, who actually are living a grand life in the guise of respected Individuals, the business men, the politicians etc;

I do not think unemployment per sae is a major cause of terrorism. It is rather envy or believing that those who work and have jobs got it through no effort of their own. It is amazing how the terrorists themselves have the ability to travel to those places where they can throw bombs, and I believe that many of them are idle and discontented youth with too much money and nothing to do. They have no control, no purpose, so they turn to violence.

Hi Ganesh, I tend to agree with you, a lot of it is being unemployed not able to provide for their familys so they do go and theive, terrorise others too for that reason and other reasons, the whole planet is widely overpopulated and there isn't that much more room for us all, teenagers today aren't brought up the way they should of been from childhood, there are many aspects to this,...blessings littleowl

I have never thought about it in that way, but it makes perfect sense. People here in America tend to think of terrorists as some kind of Islamic secret agents who come across the Atlantic to destroy us (although this has happened only once), but really most terrorism is local and those responsible are often poor with few other opportunities in their lives. It makes sense, then, that they'd be less reluctant to give them up to a radical cause.

I think it's not about unemployment. I believe that brainwashing is the main issue. Probably there's a conspiracy behind some terrorist attack? Who knows?

i dont agree with terrorism but here is something to think about. we call people who attack us terrorist but they consider themselves freedom fighters. as americans we consider ourselves helping other countries but there are countries that fear us and dont want our help. everyone has a terrorist. some are fighting for a good cause and others do it because they are sick people. we all have something we believe in. in those countries maybe their way of changing the unemployment field is to attack. it may not be the right way but it may be the only way they know how.

unemployment is only one of teh causes of terrorism, but i think that religion is one of the major causes of terrorism. Religion which is supposed to give us a sense of peace and stability has turned out to be one of the major causes of terrorism. it is mostly religious terrorism which s plaguing the world. people love their religion an dstart hating the otehr person's religion. They want to forcibly convert people of all other religions to follow their faith.

I'm from Sri Lanka and we have a major issue with the terrorism. I think it's not because of the unemployment. There are few people who enjoy killing people and they brain wash the youth to get their help to continue their desire. The main culprits live like kings when others suffer on behalf of them. Most of the people whom we call terrorists, do not like what they are doing but because they will not have a life (not only them their families too) if they do not agree with the main culprits. Thank you so much Ganesh for starting this discussion but there are so many reasons that cause terrorism which cannot be explained in one or two lines.

Here in the Philippines i think unemployment is not a major cause of terrorism. Because the terrorist in our country does not want to be employed but they want to have money in easiest way like kidnapping, bank robbery, carnapping.And sad to say that our country is one of the most corrupt country in the whole world.

No I do not believe that is the case at all. Terrorists have been around for a long time although there often had another name for their activities. Example of the Nazi Youth in and before World War II and their activities had nothing to do with unemployment. Instead they were swayed by Hiltler, who was someone who was very charasmatic, but at the same time also extremely evil. Also in the 1960's and 1970's there were a number of terrorists groups and their aim was to destroy the peace of the world while at the same time collecting huge amounts of money from the families of those they kidnapped. The money was used to give them a lifestyle they could not otherwise have had, without hard work that is and that was something they were not prepared to do. In recent times the terrorism has been the result of religious mania. The Koran does not tell people to go out and murder others who do not follow Islam but some fanatics "preach" that line. Some of those terrorists have been responsible for some awful atrocities committed in the name of Allah. Some of them come from decent families and have had an education yet they still follow the teachings of these radicals. The money which finances these terrorists has to come from someone or somewhere as it is not just printed. That means that people who work and are paid or have some inherited wealth are doing the financing of the terrorists. Anyone who provides money to a terrorist organisation is as guilty as the person who actally goes out and does the crime. Those who are responsible for the allocation of the funds are evil because they are intent on killing or maiming innocent people. They destroy the lives of the families of their victims and/or an entire community. If they were genuine in their desire for a better world for those they claim they are helping, that money would be used for good. They could set up legitimate businesses to employ people, give people some pride and self-respect. But no, they do not want to do it that way at all because they would rather destroy lives than help make the world a better place for everyone. Those who carry out these deeds are looking for an easy way out. Yes some/many of them are brainwashed but not all of them. In fact some of the terrorists are actually well educated and leave good jobs to take up their terrorists activities in the full knowledge that people will be killed. Instead of using their talents and knowledge to make a better place for those they claim to be helping, they prefer destruction and havoc. Yes there are poor people in many places and they also have hugre populations but that is a matter for each person to decide. Do they ever think "my country is overpopulated, there are limited jobs, so should I limited the size of my family?" Many of the countries you mention actually have work from more developed countries because they can produce the product cheaper. Do they ever think that without these jobs they are taking from other countries they would not have any work? I suspect they do not but instead there are an element who resent the developed countries as a result. Terrorist isn't caused by unemployment at all but instead by evil people who think that their way is the only way.

There are many reasons why people do terrorist things. Unemployment may be one of them. Envy or hatred of other people or cultures could be another. Lack of understanding is another. Remember how children get mad or jealous of each other. This also may play a part. Without a doubt the lack of ability to provide for one's family can create a terrible feeling of failure. Just like the kid who acts out against his parents terrorists act out against those who they think have more or they don't understand.

Yes, unemployment also employ terrorism. When unemployment intervenes to anyone and when economic depletion influences, there is inflation of crime rate. In order to survive, a person would commit an act by all costs and by all means that might even be in violation of the laws of his country or to the International Laws. This is what we have been experiencing now world wide. Terrorism is anywhere and everywhere. So, how should the government resolve this issue in order to protect its people? This is the most vigorously debated topic among government leaders, experts, economists and other governmental bodies as well as each and every citizen of every nation however, until now the same issue has not been resolved.

Although, I think that unemployment is a cause of the terrorism it is not the root cause. You see unemployment is really just a part of the equation. If you add, lack of usable education, religious extremism, and disaffected politcal views; you will get hopelessness. It is that these people feel that their situation is hopeless and they look to whoever they can to blame. It could not be themselves, so it must be the prevailing power that made them feel so hopeless. The truth is that we need to bring hope to these people, but not just give them things. We need to develop self reliance and responsibility as well as hope and that will cure this cancer.

in my opinion, unemployment can be a leading cause to terrorism,but it is not the major cause. you know, some other reasons,like religion belief, different kind of opinions, conflicts between two or several sides,... all these can be the reason for the terrorism, but i do not know which it the main reason. because in my view, terrorism in different countries have different main reason. we can not take them as one, and take it for granted

Hello my friend Ganesh44 Ji, I do agree upto certain extent that un-employment may find in shoes for terrorism, but not always, we do not listen any such things from China. Pakistan was birthed on blood-shed, for which again interested and wasted interest caused it. While studying 'Criminogy and forensic science' one come acroos behaviour of human-being. There are wealthier people involved in steeling things. They have sufficient money, but the amount of enjoyment they get is enough for their un-social act. Here terrorism do have same causes. Let say any one , who directs them, must be well-off financially, then why at all they do, they are not un-employed, tehy have lot of money. It is something beyond poverty and un-employment. The whole thing comes to my mind is education and genetics. may God bless you and have great time.