Less cynically, the leaders
of ISIS may sincerely think that the Western way
of life exemplified in
rock concerts, large scale commercial
banking activity contrary to Islamic law, and government institutions
of countries that advance a way
of life contrary to Islamic law in the world, is evil and that it is their duty to take action, on behalf
of God, to punish this evil in a public way that discourages others.
As a Rolling Stones fan who has seen the world's greatest
rock and roll
bank in
concert over 40 times, I was super-excited to have great seats for the kick - off
of their «50 and Counting» anniversary world tour, which started in Los Angeles.