[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by arista

Isis have now Confirmed
this Berlin Truck was their mission.

There you go Germany
Its all Official NOW

Actually, its not. Apparently, ISIS claim of responsibility contained no detailed information about the attack that wasn't already publicly known, so German authorities are currently working under the assumption that ISIS had no advance knowledge. In that case, their claim of responsibility would be based on nothing but speculation. Just as we are guessing.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

Actually, its not. Apparently, ISIS claim of responsibility contained no detailed information about the attack that wasn't already publicly known, so German authorities are currently working under the assumption that ISIS had no advance knowledge. In that case, their claim of responsibility would be based on nothing but speculation. Just as we are guessing.

Firstly, IS put out the call to Muslims worldwide, asking them to attack the infidel in any way they can, as a Soldier of IS. The more weak and criminal minded the person the more likely they will hear that call.

Secondly, when terrorist groups claim responsibility for atrocities - which many do, after every attack - the Security Services don't take their word on good faith. If they announce IS has taken responsibility you can take that to the bank. Whether or not your Google search acknowledges that.

[Northern Monkey]

Originally Posted by Livia

Firstly, IS put out the call to Muslims worldwide, asking them to attack the infidel in any way they can, as a Soldier of IS. The more weak and criminal minded the person the more likely they will hear that call.

Secondly, when terrorist groups claim responsibility for atrocities - which many do, after every attack - the Security Services don't take their word on good faith. If they announce IS has taken responsibility you can take that to the bank. Whether or not your Google search acknowledges that.

Exactly.It's hardly a coincidence that Muslims keep killing people in Europe and the US and the Middle East infact all over the world.Even if some haven't had direct contact with ISIS HQ they're hardly lone wolves.They're acting under instruction from ISIS and under the same ideology.

[DemolitionRed]

Originally Posted by Livia

Firstly, IS put out the call to Muslims worldwide, asking them to attack the infidel in any way they can, as a Soldier of IS. The more weak and criminal minded the person the more likely they will hear that call.

Secondly, when terrorist groups claim responsibility for atrocities - which many do, after every attack - the Security Services don't take their word on good faith. If they announce IS has taken responsibility you can take that to the bank. Whether or not your Google search acknowledges that.

What we are doing by accepting this ISIS claim is legitimizing this killer and allowing him to be seen by others as a socio-political warrior. By accepting he was a foot soldier for ISIS, we allow him to be hailed a martyr by ISIS.

Drop the word terrorist, replace with the word murderer because that's all this man should be remembered for.... A murdering evil scum bag.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

What we are doing by accepting this ISIS claim is legitimizing this killer and allowing him to be seen by others as a socio-political warrior. By accepting he was a foot soldier for ISIS, we allow him to be hailed a martyr by ISIS.

Drop the word terrorist, replace with the word murderer because that's all this man should be remembered for.... A murdering evil scum bag.

Because he swore allegiance to IS. If the Security Services okayed the release of the information that IS claimed responsibility, then that's good enough for me. There are systems in place. They don't accept the word of a terror group. Denying us that information would amount to an untruth.

Being in deep denial about the state of play isn't going to help anyone.

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by DemolitionRed

Actually, its not. Apparently, ISIS claim of responsibility contained no detailed information about the attack that wasn't already publicly known, so German authorities are currently working under the assumption that ISIS had no advance knowledge. In that case, their claim of responsibility would be based on nothing but speculation. Just as we are guessing.

Does it matter whether it's official or not? It's an ISIS inspired attack whether they are behind it or nor, we are not guessing that people have died or are injured