The Wessex Wire

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The Wessex Wire

The Wessex Wire

Staff editorial: The Power of ISIS in Paris

[An unsigned editorial from the staff of the Wessex Wire]

Paris, the City of Lights, was suddenly darkened when terrorists invaded the city on Nov. 13, leaving at least 129 dead and many wounded The sites of these raids took place all across the city, including several restaurants and a concert. The shootings left the city in complete chaos and pandemonium, and then in mourning as the civilians paid respects to lost loved ones.

It was later confirmed that these attacks were committed by ISIS, the terrorist group that came into the spotlight in 2014, when appalling videos of beheadings were released to the public. This Islamic group was the center of media attention over the last year, but attempts to track down and destroy ISIS have been unsuccessful.

Protesters voice their opposition to both ISIS and President Obama's responses to terror threats in San Bernardino, Calif., on Dec. 18.
Protesters voice their opposition to both ISIS and President Obama’s responses to terror threats in San Bernardino, Calif., on Dec. 18.

When claiming responsibility for the attacks on Paris, ISIS stated that this would be “the first of the storm.” At what point will countries band together to stop ISIS’s reign of terror? If action is not taken, ISIS will continue their series of attacks. It took the attacks of 9/11 to get U.S. sentiment focused on stopping Osama Bin Laden and al-Qaeda. Continuing to turn a blind eye to this unsolved problem is not the answer. With the magnitude of danger that surrounds terrorism, it is no longer acceptable not to acknowledge this problem.

Even from a student perspective, being taught about the effects of ISIS and how it is affecting humanity on an international level can help to display the gravity of the situation of ISIS’s presence. Though action must be taken at a higher level, regardless of age, getting students engaged and informed on what is truly happening in the war is the first step.

Paris has already began to fight terrorism by sending bombers to Syria. It is imperative to stop this significant problem before it becomes too late.

 

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