The document discusses terrorism and its effects. It summarizes the 9/11 attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people in 2001 across the United States. It also discusses the 2008 Mumbai attacks in India where over 170 people were killed. The document notes that terrorism aims to achieve political, religious, or ideological goals and often arises in areas with poverty and lack of infrastructure and education opportunities. It questions whether war is the right solution to stopping terrorism and if destroying terrorist infrastructure is necessary.