Fighting a war on terrorism is like fighting against crime. We can never hope to eradicate crime, so we shouldn't bother fighting it.

Summary

This quote suggests that since crime cannot be completely eliminated, it questions the efficiency and worthiness of fighting against terrorism as it also seems perpetual. It implies that if a particular problem cannot be eradicated entirely, it may be futile to invest efforts in addressing it. However, it is important to note that fighting terrorism, like fighting crime, aims to mitigate its impact and protect the safety and well-being of individuals and society, even if it cannot be entirely eradicated.