Why do we keep giving terrorists exactly what they want? | Simon Jenkins

The fear-fuelled reaction to the Tunisia attacks by the UK government and media alike glamorises the crimes and only encourages others to emulate them

First question, what do terrorists want? Answer, they want massive publicity for their every outrage, followed by politicians and others generating hysteria, fear and repression. The UK response to the Tunisian massacre from David Cameron, his government and the media has granted that wish. The second question is whether granting that wish might...