Supreme Court blunder on terrorism

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All those arguments proved to be a very important part of the persuading process. Adams later stated that without the American involvement an IRA ceasefire and the subsequent peace process might never have happened.

Under the federal law just upheld by the Supreme Court such activities would have been illegal.

It is clear that negotiation and dialogue will not work in every process involving named terrorist organizations.

The reality, however, is that there is no sense at all in permanently shutting down the opportunity for dialogue for those who support violent means.

As the Northern Ireland peace process shows, such involvement can actually lead to the end of an armed campaign.
Yes, certain terrorist groups are outside the pale, but not all. The world is an infinitely complex place where one man’s terrorist is another one’s freedom fighter.

Within many of those terrorist groups are figure seeking a different way forward.
By shutting down any dialogue with such groups the Supreme Court is committing a major blunder. The example of Ireland is there for all to see.

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