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carlson1 wrote:It is not a deterrent because they are seeking death. Thm dying is how they are able to reach their paradise with 72 virgins.

There is a Caricature today in Arabic media.
What it says, "If the explosive belt is the ticket to paradise, those who provided explosive belt to the suicide bomber would be the first to wear it!"

Simple answer is NO.
Would some armed citizen engage them in a firefight and stop the threat or minimize the threat, maybe.