What is terrorism?
"Terrorism''
means premeditated, politically motivated violence perpetrated against
noncombatant targets by subnational groups or clandestine agents
US Code, Title 22, Section 2656f. Annual country
reports on terrorism
http://www.access.gpo.gov/uscode/title22/chapter38_.html
Terrorism is the use of force or violence against persons or property
... for purposes of intimidation, coercion, or ransom. Acts of
terrorism include threats of terrorism; assassinations; kidnappings;
hijackings; bomb scares and bombings; cyber attacks (computer-based);
and the use of chemical, biological, nuclear and radiological weapons.
General Information About Terrorism http://www.fema.gov/hazard/terrorism/info.shtm
Alternate definitions:
Terrorism The deliberate targeting of
non-combatants. from http://welch.econ.brown.edu/oped/terrorism.html
On the other hand, O'Connor says "There is no one, good definition of
terrorism. In fact, it might be impossible to define because it
is intangible and fluctuates according to historical and geographical
contexts. ... Terrorism is an emotionally charged word that is
frequently used to politically and socially denigrate one's
opponents. It seems, if you sympathize or side with the
perpetrator, then it is not terrorism, but if you sympathize or side
with the victim, then it is terrorism." http://faculty.ncwc.edu/toconnor/429/429lect01.htm
Has terrorism changed?
Why is terrorism more frequent in some
areas?
other interesting topics.....
Comments on above essays
Alternate viewpoint, e.g., saying, well, its not so clear, or maybe its
different, etc.
