Language by force

http://www.ikhwanweb.com/article.php?id=24215

Like we talked about in class, this article discusses language communication especially during times of war or military use. Dr. El-Baradei says that the best language communication between a military force and the victims is force and that force is a language that all can understand.

"El-Baradei said that Israel only understands the language of force, adding that the Arabs should back their negotiations option with force and deterrence...He told the PIC on Monday that the Egyptian leadership was cornering Hamas into signing the Egyptian-proposed Palestinian reconciliation paper."

I believe that force is a "language" that can be understood but I disagree in that I don't think it is the best way to approach the situation. Yes, force will most likely give the owner what he/she wants (reconciliation papers, obedience) but not by will. Because it is not by will, the victims will most likely retaliate at some later point in time and if reconciliation papers are signed against their will, the papers will most likely not hold for a long period of time.

I know that peace is not easily obtained and in fact, may never be obtained in certain war situations and that force seems to be the easiest way to get what he/she wants but attempts at language communication should be made first. Language barriers alienate both parties hence if the invaders attempt at language communication, they may at least be able to understand the victims better (though in most situations that is not what the invaders really care about).

Language barrier however makes a large difference in the situation. If neither side can speak the language of the other, the attackers are seen as more hostile and the victims are seen as less human.

Another interesting article that I found: http://indyposted.com/17786/croatian-girl-comes-out-of-24-hour-coma-suddenly-speaks-fluent-german/