In Reply to: not sure about undermining democracy posted by cliff on Monday, 3. October 2005 at 16:06 Bali Time:
They'll twist any fact to justify their cause - what ever that is. Then in their brainwashed state, use any and all methods to achieve it, because it is ALL that matters.
Could the suicide bombers simply have been guys trying to make a living selling CDs/DVDs to tourists in the restaurants, but weren't getting anywhere fast, and being abused in the process. So much money around but they weren't getting any of it, so they sought revenge under the guise of religious causes?!
The pan Islamic state theory is sound to me. Your right, not the best way to go about it, but then these are not normal, sensible people. To keep safe is a basic instinct - people become very submissive when you fill them with fear. They'll have a tough time converting the Balinese though, because their Hindu faith is not just a religion to them, but their way of life EVERY second of the day.
As for the conspiracy theories - after watching Farenheit 9/11, I just MIGHT believe them!