Do you think the word "Terrorism" is synomous with the country "Pakistan"?

Question

I am a Pakistani and I see the image the rest of the seems to see and believe all over the world.
I've asked questions like these before. I would love objective, thoughtful and intelligent responses.

Answer 1

"Terrorism" is rapidly becoming a cliche phrase that George Bush likes to use a lot. it has come to the point, especially where the Middle East is concerned, that what Israel calls "self defense" is "terrorism" when applied to Arabs. in other words, we are supposed to believe that Israel can engage in certain acts and this is called "self defense", yet if the Arabs do the same thing it is called "terrorism". I have never once heard ANYONE say that Lebanon or the Palestinians have a right of self defense. All they engage in is "terrorism". The Israeli terrorism the Israelis commit against the Arabs is called "self defense", a very wrong double standard if there ever was one.

The same thing applies to Pakistan. How George Bush sees it does not make it so. What to one person might be a "terrorist" could be a "freedom fighter" to another. It is all a matter of perspective and propaganda. We can choose to believe it or not.

Answer 2

I don't believe if that is true in anyway. However, there are certain circles operating from within Pakistan who are actively supporting violence in the region. This violence does not necessarily have to be called terrorism, but it has surely caused havoc and mayhem in the countries bordering Pakistan. Now if you think, I am confused and dont understand whether to call Pakistan a terrorist country or not that is not true. Even though not a Paki, I have lived in pakistan for over a decade and I know that not everyone in Pakistan has the same belief towards the outside world.

Answer 3

No.

There are $*Terrorist*$ in every country. They are also present in all walks of life.

Starting with school bully to....... presently respectable countries that have acquired independence through fighting unpopular rulers.

Yesterday's day's $*Terrorist*$ are some times leaders of today and tomorrow.

Few $*Terrorist*$ have even received "Noble Prize for piece" At least one of them was not able to collect the Prize in person because of an open warrant on him and could not travel through a country. Even though the two countries had working good relationship for long time.

I am not condoning $*Terrorist*$ or $*Terrorisum*$.

Theses are the international fact of life.

Wishing for Ever Lasting Piece ON Earth. Wishing for the common sense to prevail.

Ultimately all conflicts are resolved through negotiations only, so why not negotiate first at the at inception and not let conflict get out of hand. It is also not too late to start negotiations at any stage of the conflict.

Minoo.

Answer 4

No...not really.

It's very easy to identify an entire country as 'terrorist' but that is purely prejudice. Even if the entire country supports 'terrorist' action...it still does not make them one of them. I do question WHY these countries do very little to stop these groups though....

Most people here in the US beleive that a terrorists are bad guys that live in caves and shoot missiles at planes....or blow themselves up in crowded markets....dont most of them remember that the Boston Tea Party could be considered a 'terrorist' act? and the under the same definition George Washington and many of the other signers of the constitution could be considered the same?

Answer 5

"Terrorism" is an unfortunate state of the human experience.

"Terrorism" is an act of desperation.

"Terrorism" bruises the soul of the Universe.

Best Wishes and Good Fortune to you always

Answer 6

NOOO WAYY Pakistan is a peaceful country..

Answer 7

Not all all

The Bush Administration is , however

Answer 8

No, I don't. To think so would be pure prejudice & ignorance.

Answer 9

Yes I do sorry