[larfive]

Im sure that most you like myself have become furious about the outcome of the Korean hostage deal. It has become evident that the closer we come toward the June 30th deadline, the more desprite the extremist become in stoping such an event.

The previous victims of this so called Jihad where used by terrorist in order to create internal chaos within other countries governments. By brutally displaying barbaric acts on the internet, they hope to pursuade public opinion of the intended govornment.

How do we combat people like Al Sadr, Al Zaqawi, and others who clearly are threats to the Iraqi people and Americans?
One book came to mind as my collegues and I pondered this question. " Killing Pablo" by Mark Bowmen.

If you havent read the book, it is definately a must read. In this book the good guys where fighting Pablo Escobar and his cartel with their hands tied behind their backs, simply because like Zaqawi and Sadr, Pablo struck fear into the hearts and mind of the people. By doing so it allowed him to have the upper hand on his hunters. This came to a halt when a group known as "Los Pepes" starting fighting just as dirty as Pablo.

When Pablo killed, Los Pepes killed 2 fold. Anyone associated with Pablo was killed and left on display warning that others they would follow in the same manner. Pablo was now fight a war he himself could not win. Why? Simple, someone figured out away to fight Pablo at his own game and beat him at it.

Gents,
Do we need a form of Los Pepes? Why or why not. I would be particular interested in the pros and cons.

LarV