I wouldn't call the Dalai Lama a politician, but he is definitely a voice on the world stage. On Saturday, the Dalai Lama made a statement that terrorism cannot be tackled by applying the principle of ahimsa because the minds of terrorists are closed.
According to Gateway Pundit the Dalai Lama, while delivering the Madhavrao Scindia Memorial Lecture, stated, "It is difficult to deal with terrorism through non-violence.".
The article reports that:
"He said that the only way to tackle terrorism is through prevention. The head of the Tibetan government-in-exile left the audience stunned when he said "I love President George W Bush." He went on to add how he and the US President instantly struck a chord in their first meeting unlike politicians who take a while to develop close ties."
As George Bush leaves office, the world is beginning to see how much he did to stop the success of terrorism around the world. America has always been a force for good, and the policies of George Bush have helped to keep the world safe. I hope Barack Obama will continue that tradition.
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