Terrorist recruiters should be tackled with satirical shows: Report

London, Apr 16(ANI): The Demos, a British independent think tank and research institute, has suggested that terrorist recruiters should be tackled with satirical shows that portray Al-Qaeda as “narcissistic” and “irreligious”.

In a report, The Demos, recommends that shows as ‘Jihad! The Musical’ or the film ‘Four Lions’ by the Brass Eye satirist Chris Morris should be used to highlight the failings of violent philosophies.

It further said that those who turn to terrorism are often just “angry young men” who are rebelling against the society and see joining Al-Qaeda as “cool”, “romantic” and “glamorous.”

The report says that satire could be used to strip the “Al-Qaeda brand” of its glamour and mystique.

“For a minority, Al-Qaeda might seem a ‘cool’ gang to join, even though the truth is that its members are ignorant and incompetent,” The Telegraph quoted Jamie Bartlett, co-author of the report, as saying.

“This does not make it any less serious or dangerous. Terrorist activity amounts, all too often, to teenage kicks that kill,” he added.

The report also recommends that the British Government and Muslim community groups should offer exciting alternatives to Al-Qaeda such as schemes that allow young Western Muslims to volunteer in Afghanistan and Iraq. (ANI)