ter·ror·ism ( P ) Pronunciation Key (tr-rzm)
n.
The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.
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Do you believe that terrorism is an acceptable method to achieve a political goal/make a political statement?
I begin to believe more and more everyday that to really make a statement extreme actions are needed. Take into account the Oklahoma bombing/Tim McVeigh and the attack on the WTC for two examples. People may regard these people as lunatics, but at least they have gotten the attention necessary for people to hear of their views. After the twin towers incident many more people were criticizing American foreign policyI think that Al-Quaida got their message across quite well. McVeigh too, as a lot of people are reading his essays and making websites about him.
Think of terrorism in general, not in relation to your cause, or any particular cause. Is the destruction of property acceptable (ranging from vandalism to bombings)? What about human casualties? Does the end justify the means, or is terrorism wrong and only "peaceful" approaches should be taken?
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