Persuasive Essay On Al Qaeda

Al Qaeda is one of the most feared terrorists groups in the world. This terrorist group has killed more than 4400 people between the years of 1992 to 2008. (“Timeline of Al Qaeda Attacks 3”) This group, Al Qaeda, is one of the most dangerous and feared terrorists group to ever to exist due to the infiltration among many countries. Can the United States finally destroy Al Qaeda and make this vulnerable world a more peaceful place? The problem is Al Qaeda, the solution is America.

Al Qaeda has its eyes set on any group that threatens its beliefs, with the United States being its number one target. This terrorist group has made multiple attempts to destroy the iconic twin towers in New York City. “On February 26, 1993, a truck bomb was detonated

Osama Bin Laden was Al Qaeda's leader for many years until he was killed by The United States. It may have well been the most important step in the war against Al Qaeda. When the US killed the leader of Al Qaeda it created a large opportunity for the US and its allies to capitalize. (“Robert Pape 2”) This was a major changing point that weakened Al Qaeda immensely. Obama’s solution to get rid of Al Qaeda is to direct money for counterterrorism groups to terrorists.This idea proposed by Obama is shocking. NATO forces protecting and controlling the flow of weapons were told to ignore a shipment that was meant to go to the moderates. The weapons did not go to the moderates, but instead went to Al Qaeda. Obama and Kerry believe that weapons can be directed to “moderate” Syrian groups and that by arming the “good” terrorists, we’ll stop the “bad” terrorists. But, as we all know there is no such thing as a “good” terrorist. The weapons eventually made their way to Al Qaeda. (“Daniel GreenField 2”) This on the other hand does not help stop Al Qaeda. Obama is supplying them with weapons. Al Qaeda is a driving force that needs to be stopped, but with the way America and many other countries are going about, it does not look