LUXEMBOURG — In just a few years, irresponsible acts by self-styled Islamic jihadists have reversed the good will developed over centuries between the world's major religions. With bombs going off from Istanbul and around India, it appears that the acts of a few have enormous negative effects on many others outside the blast areas.
One troubling aspect of the terrorism perpetrated by individuals or groups aligned with Islam is that it has provoked military reprisals or invasions. Strategic concerns are used to justify military actions in Afghanistan or Gaza or Iraq.
There are better ways to target and hold accountable those involved in outrages against civilization, including homegrown terrorism. Interested parties in liberal-democratic countries have an effective arsenal at their disposal — the pursuit of justice using the rule of law.