I’m sorry but people who think Islamists will give up because you nuke their holy places, are simply being idiotic. They not only wouldn’t, there is no reason to think they would. It’s absurd.
Islam is mired in the Seventh Century. Churchill summed it up well, as follows:
“How dreadful are the curses which Mohammedanism lays on its votaries! Besides the fanatical frenzy, which is as dangerous in a man as hydrophobia in a dog, there is this fearful fatalistic apathy. The effects are apparent in many countries. Improvident habits, slovenly systems of agriculture, sluggish methods of commerce, and insecurity of property exist wherever the followers of the Prophet rule or live. A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement; the next of its dignity and sanctity.
The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property - either as a child, a wife, or a concubine - must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men. Thousands become the brave and loyal soldiers of the faith: all know how to die but the influence of the religion paralyses the social development of those who follow it. No stronger retrograde force exists in the world. Far from being moribund, Mohammedanism is a militant and proselytizing faith. It has already spread throughout Central Africa, raising fearless warriors at every step; and were it not that Christianity is sheltered in the strong arms of science, the science against which it had vainly struggled, the civilisation of modern Europe might fall, as fell the civilisation of ancient Rome.”
Destruction of Mecca (Medina, as well) was suggested as a prelude. Once Muslims see their ‘God’ abode destroyed, their central belief in the omnipotence of Allah will be justifiably shaken.
Then follow the advice of Saint Ann, well mostly follow it. Rather than Saint Ann’s invade them, Convert them, or kill them” I suggest the ‘death from above’ approach. After the rubble of Mecca and Medina stop bouncing, tell Muslims we will expect them to convert and then expunge all signs if Islam.
Their response? “Oh, Esteemed Ones, we agree with everything you have every done or thought in your entire lives.”
Do remember this historic fact, true when MadMo was raping killing and stealing and just as true now:
“The Muslim understands best power and vengeance.”
Know your enemy, honor his threats, develop the backbone to kill before they kill you.
And they Will force you to either submit to them or kill them.
Got submission?
I can think of one --- reason.
It might get their attention if it is unequivocally clear that it is only a first step. How many steps follow is entirely up to them.
I like to be an optimist, even though I was tempted to say 'they are not suicidal,' and then I had to laugh.