Posted on Feb 4, 2015
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Jordan killed two al-Qaeda terrorists in their custody in response to the burning to death of the Jordanian pilot by ISIS.

Do you think this was the right response? Or does this mean Jordan is stooping to the level of ISIS? Granted, they did not burn the prisoners, but they killed them nonetheless. Is this a revenge killing? Is it justified? Or not? What are your thoughts?

http://www.omaha.com/news/world/jordan-executes-two-al-qaida-prisoners-after-is-kills-pilot/article_7728bd38-ac55-11e4-b1da-d70d1a0f24e6.html
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CSM Brigade Operations (S3) Sergeant Major
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This has been getting out of control for awhile now. If continued to go unchecked we will all be answering the call to prayer daily. If the Muslim world does not start standing up and renouncing the brutality of the radicals the jihad is going to spread like wildfire.

These jackasses need to be dealt with, with extreme prejudice before we see the Fourth Reich Islam style. Jordan is about the only middle east country truly making a stand.
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SFC Mark Merino
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Hooah!
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SGT Francis Wright
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Just two? Should have been more. They do not appreciate being treated humanely.
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SGT Francis Wright
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No capture just turned into grease stains in the sand, just how I feel.
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They are not done yet!
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1SG Eric Rice
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The problem with radical terrorist organizations is that they only know one language....violence. In this situation I believe that it was warranted. The U.S. releases terrorist so they can get back in the game and Jordan is executing them. Seems like we need to reevaluate our strategy to effectively eliminate the threat.
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What do you think of Jordan killing two al-Qaeda prisoners?
MSgt Michelle Mondia
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How very Old Testament of them...
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Cpl Matthew Wall
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Honestly? I say good for them. This is PC BS that we have been doing isn't doing anything. These turds need learn and the only way to do that is with a hammer. This bringing justice crap to them is overrated. Just kill em' all and let God sort em' out.
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COL Vincent Stoneking
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It's a start?
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Cpl Brett Wagner
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LTC Vincent Stoneking Well said sir and hard to beat that response. I thought they were ISIS prisoners though and I thought it was supposed to be four. In my experience the Jordanians are not people you want to screw with. 
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SGT Intelligence Analyst
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I agree with them doing it Im tired of only hearing about guys on our side being killed
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SGT Jim Z.
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Personally I think they backed themselves into that corner by making the demand originally and if they backed down they would lose "face" therefore they did it and I would classify as revenge.
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SSG Drill Sergeant
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In some circles it's called an "proportionate response". For the full retaliatory impact, Jordan should publish the "sentence". Are we in court, or another undeclared brush war?

It would assist my language skills if I knew which. Rule #1 thou shalt not mix church and state, it confuses those of us whom follow the "Constitution" to the letter. This includes taking sides in personal Jihads. When "Congress in Session" votes on an official war, call me - unconfused.
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Was this the right response? Yes it was for Revenge solves nothing, it feels great but ultimately solves nothing. Now these terrorists who the Jordanians killed have been tried and convicted so they got a accelerated fulfillment of their sentence which I'm all for :). Now I like this for two reasons, 1. They had a fair trial and the ability to face their accusers 2. They were convicted by said law and the sentence was executed for all to see. This is important because this isn't a knee jerk reaction this is showing the difference between the rule of law vs the rule of barbarity. The act of putting these convicted terrorists to death by law send the world and ISIS the clear picture that at least in Jordan the law governs. Also this deflates ISIS' propganda machine and shows them for what they are, not freedom fighters or warriors but a band of cowards, thugs and ultimately terrorist of the lowest order.
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