From: Arlo J. Bensinger (ajb102@psu.edu)
Date: Fri Jul 29 2005 - 04:35:32 BST
Greetings Bo,
Thanks for the kind words. :-)
[Arlo previously]
> > What I mean is that the so-called "terrorists" aren't "biological",
> > any more than an American soldier is "biological". What IS biological
> > are the actions of the individuals. A "suicide bomber" may be driven
> > by intellectual or social goals,
[Bo asked]
> However when it comes to "intellectual goals" I wonder where you
> see that component? Until that is established I say no more.
[Arlo]
I'm just speaking generally, of course, hence the use of "may be driven".
Although, I might make the argument that "self-determination" is an
intellectual pattern, that underpins a lot of anti-West resentment.
Most likely, it is primarily about preserving static social patterns. Ours, and
theirs. Which is why I've called this in the past a social-social conflict. As
I've said to Erin, to call their side "biological" and ours "social" is a gross
distortion done for hegemonic purposes.
Arlo
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