TERRORISM: SUICIDE BOMBING(revised)

When we think of terrorist acts, we often concoct images of plane crashing into buildings with bombs causing large explosions. Suicide bombing occur because bombers consider what they are doing as a holy duty, a justified reaction to oppression and an inexcusable abomination. Suicide bombing is a worldwide problem. There were many instances in the past regarding bombings and eventually it would continue to occur at present if we do not find a solution to it.

Different countries are victims of suicide bombings and the causes of the existence of this problem come in different forms. Religion has long been a motivator of aggression and terrorist attacks. Poverty, occupation and lack of democracy are also factors that trigger to bombings. The belief of terrorist or suicide bombers that what they are doing is a calling or a holy duty is the root cause of this violence. The effect of suicide bombings greatly affects the society, local, national and international government. It has been alarming different groups and individuals worldwide. Suicide bombings have occurred throughout history but today the world is experiencing a global rebirth of attack. Today, it no longer affects small societies, such as third world countries who fell victim of the regular attacks.


The whole world is becoming more familiar with Arab and Muslim names. The problem on bombings does not only create panic but it also weakens confidence in the government and the political leadership. This violence that is on rise today has informed citizens all over the world about the different types of terrorism. It had created psychological effects that reach farther beyond the impact on the immediate victims of the attack. It mean to frighten and therefore scare a wider crowd, such as rival ethnic or religious group, country　and political control. This bloody and destructive act causes people to fear for their lives and lives of their loved ones, so much that some were later willing to trade their liberties to secure their safety. It is also a hindrance to progress because of the wide range of destruction on buildings and establishments that cost millions.

Many alternative solutions were undertaken. On the international level, Soldiers and men have been trained to assure the security of the public. They use their skills and weapons to prevent terrorist attacks and protect the civilians. Counterterrorism is also done to fight against terrorist acts. But although skillful and trained men were assigned to monitor, still terrorist were able to perform their plans. Suicide bombers would just appear and explosions happen in just a split of seconds. Unfortunately, nobody can stop them.

On the national level, Negotiations have been done with the terrorist groups. Paying ransom, arranging prisoner releases or agreeing to other demands of the terrorist. These solutions can solve the dilemma for a certain period of time. Example: giving ransom money or demands of the group would cease their crimes for days or months but then, on the other hand, there is no assurance on what is going to be the next plan of the group. They would keep on blackmailing or frightening the government to get their future demands. It is still a big question mark on how to completely keep the terrorist away.

On the local level, the government has done peace talks; they have tried to ask the terms of these groups. Since, MILF and Abu Sayaffs are staying in urban areas; they could possibly try settling the wants or demands of the terrorist to stop their acts. Peace talks have not been very effective in getting the peace that we long. There are some things that cannot be agreed and so suicide bombers would tend to continue their attack because they were not satisfied with what they are given. New demands would always rise from them. Thus, Peace talks is of no use.


Since counterterrorism and other forms of attacks has not been successful in eliminating terrorism. An international solution that could be taken is to study first the root cause of this violence. To fight terrorism and all its forms, it is important to understand who or what is our enemy. We can only fight against this horror if we understand its causes and motivations. To prevent more violence, we should find ways to work towards lasting peace.

For the national level, our government should be always alert and serious in dealing with suicide bombers but without the help of the citizens they can do nothing. Unity is the key inorder to fight terrorism. Security must be doubled or even tripled in places that are prone to bombings like public places such as airports and malls. They should strictly implement policies for safety purposes because bombings often occur in an unexpected place and time, to add on to that.the people themselves should always be alert.

Seminars acquianting the general public regarding terrorism will also be helpful. It is a need for us to be knowledgeable on this problem.Strictly guarding checkpoints could be made by the local government to monitor the movements and plans of the terrorist. Responsible and well-oriented people should be assigned to do this job.
To conclude everyone must not be ignorant and naive when it comes to terrorism because each one of us has a major role to play inorder to control and eliminate it. We are watchers of ourselves as well as our fellowmen.