Arriving a little late to the party, but I have had to explain why I am convinced terrorism is not a threat to our society far too often.
I should indeed rephrase a bit: terrorism stands not even the slightest sliver of a chance to maybe begin to topple our way of life. That is, if we choose not to. The power of terrorists is entirely in our own hands. Not in theirs.
Yes, terrorist attacks are horrible and justice to those who perpetrate or plot to perform them must experience wjat justice a modern nation's police commandos can bear upon them, and the deaths are a tragedy. But the threat of terrorism should not extend beyond the worries of our states' intelligence communities. Soldiers on the street are not a solution to violence, they only serve to reassure the people.
I would personally mourn the day Dutch military personnel patrols the street of Amsterdam. (Besides our MPs in tje form they do so now, but thats another matter, different kind of military branch)
You may disagree with me, but this is a discussion of principle and not of fact.
Btw, I am opening a military discussion thread, there is demand foro ne