Why do terrorist attack France? The French government doesn’t have a huge military presence in the war against ISIS and they are basically a live and let live country so why this hideous violence against it’s people? I’ve listed several reasons (below) I believe this is the case. I pray that these words are heard by the people and government of France to prevent the need to light another candle for an innocent victim of violence.
(1) GUN FREE COUNTRY – Terrorist know that when they move their weapons in that their will not be any counter weapons to take them out from the civilian population. Leaving that population open to attacks like targets at a gun range. SOLUTION- Enable French citizens the ability to defend their families and friends by opening up gun restrictions.
(2) LARGE NON ASSIMILATED MUSLIM POPULATION- France has the 2nd largest Muslim population in Europe and most of these individuals live in Ghetto type environments where messages of hate can easily be spread without an opposing view. SOLUTION- Actively reach out to the members of the Muslim population and make sure a dialogue is continuous and strong.
(3) IT WORKED- Terrorist attacks in the past have moved the French & European governments away from policies that would have confronted these evil elements in their prime. Whether it be condemning the actions of Israel in self defensive moves against Hamas or standing by and watching the onslaught of Christians by ISIS in Iraq. SOLUTION- Reverse policies that have made the terrorist and their sympathizers feel they’ve been victorious.
(4) LACK OF SURVEILLANCE – We can assume that by the amount of attacks that have occurred and the sophistication it took to mount such violence that the lack of French Intelligence (human intelligence) was lacking. SOLUTION– Build a stronger alliance with Israel and Jordan that invites their intelligent services to work inside France again.