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Terrorism. Terrorism Why do people resort to such violent acts as bombing,
assassinations, and hi-jacking? ... Terrorism is an growing international problem. ...
Terrorism. Terrorism Why do people resort to such violent acts as bombing,
assassinations, and hi-jacking? ... Terrorism is an growing international problem. ...
Terrorism. Terrorism, in the modern sense ... terrorism themselves and their
motives. There is disagreement on definitions of terrorism. ...
Terrorism. Terrorism Why do people resort to such violent acts as bombing,
assassinations, and hi-jacking? How do individuals and ...
Terrorism. Why do people resort to such violent acts as bombing, assassinations,
and hi-jacking? ... Terrorism is an growing international problem. ...
Submitted by crews_missle on November 4, 2005
Category: Social Issues
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[In the aftermath of the attacks of September 11, 2001, it would be nearly impossible to find an American who would elicit a blank stare at the mention of the word "terrorism." Nineteen men from various Middle Eastern countries hijacked three American commercial airplanes and blasted "terrorism" into the minds of not only the Unties States public, but the global population as well. Yet terrorism, as a term, is difficult to define. As Americans, we see terrorists as suicide bombers, kidnappers, assassins, hijackers, and the like. But as the phrase goes: "One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter." If we step into the shoes of a terrorist, we may see that they fight for a cause they passionately believe in.] In either case, terrorism can be defined as having the following characteristics: it's purpose is to create fear in a much larger population than the immediate victims, especially in today's media controlled world we live in; it involves a well-organized and pre-planned attack; it is usually the only logical method for terrorist groups to fight a conventionally armed enemy; and, most importantly, it ignores the rules of humanity, targeting the innocent (Understanding Terrorism).
Terrorism is a concept that has been around since history has been written down. From the Sicarii in 66 A.D., and extremist Jewish Zealot sect attacked fellow Jews with a dagger in broad daylight for harboring Romans, to the French "Reign of Terror" and the German Nazi regime to the fatal hostage situation at the 1972 Munich Olympics, groups have been involved in deadly terrorist acts throughout the world. As citizens of the United States and of the world, we should focus a great deal on understanding terrorism. In the age we live in today, terrorism is even more prevalent due to the advancement in communication, transportation, and weapon technology. And with the increasing hostility of some towards the United States, as Americans, we should be very...
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