[tet68]

The question is not "Why do they hate us?" but "Why do they despise us?"

Perhaps we WOULD best be served by executing some of the
terrorists we hold, at least we'd get some respect, we already have their emnity.

[Fiddlstix]

Perhaps we WOULD best be served by executing some of the
terrorists we hold, at least we'd get some respect, we already have their emnity.

I will agree. After all, it seems that they want to die for their cause to become martyrs and get their 72 virgins.....
The very least we can do is to show them our respect for their beliefs and oblige them.........
In that way We will have demonstrated our respect and friendship by honoring their wishes.
In return they will be obligated to show us respect for honoring their wishes and beliefs.

They get what they want most.....
Death, martyrdom, and 72 virgins as they always want......
We continue with what we want most.......
Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness....

Everybody gets what they want in the end......
It's a "Win, Win" for all.

[Rembrandt]

'The question is not "Why do they hate us?" but "Why do they despise us?"'

I don't give a rip about the answer to either of those questions. All I want to know is if our weapons are loaded and available. We'll answer all the questions they pose with weaponry. The hell with all this inner-seeking BS!