How many americans know what the word " terrorism " means ?

Question

If you don't know how to answer, give chance to others, dont stick with my bad english

Answer 1

Whos' definition do you want: an unbiased dictionary, politicians or terrorists?

Well here goes a common defintion from an unbiased dictionary:

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.

Fits Islamist radicals exactly!!

Now what is your point?

signed,
former Canadian proud to be a citizen of the USA now!

Answer 2

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. BUSH REASONS !!!!!!Saudi Arabia is still the largest sponsor and supporter of Islamic terrorism in the world. Spreading the Wahhabi Cult across the Muslim world (including many Muslims in America) and teaching hate and intolerance, even of non-Wahhabi Muslims. The hate being taught in schools and mosques must be ended. The American "crack whore" addiction to cheap oil must end or we will continue to sell-out everything we stand for just to get the next fix. $3 a gallon for gas is cheaper then the next September 11. Unless President Bush stops covering up for Saudi Arabia and using terrorists to bolster American policy, the War on Terrorism is a sick joke.

Answer 3

Why? Do those stupid Americans tick you off?

Bite me, I'm so sick of this. Why do people here insist on trying to insult an entire country. Read a few books, get an education and learn about the world instead of sitting there judging it.

Every country has ignorant people, including America. Believe me the government is really ticking me off right now, but I don't condemn the entire country for it. Just like I don't think all Muslims are violent.

Answer 4

1) 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.

2) 1 : the unlawful use or threat of violence esp. against the state or the public as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion
2 : violent and intimidating gang activity

3) the calculated use of violence (or threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimindation or coercion or instilling fear

Hezbollah, Al-Qaeda....and numerous more

Answer 5

Wow, good English for a change. Well, almost. Interesting question. I'd say, all of us knows what it means. Do you? Why not post this to wordplay, genius?

Or jokes? And why don't you get off your high horse superior attitude about "give chance to others". Do you really think everyone out here is fighting to get in line to answer your pointless questions?

Answer 6

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.

Answer 7

Wow, thats an interesting question actually. Americans know what the word terrorisim means, what they don't know is the truth about whats going on in the middle east and we are told by our government and media that what it is is mass terrorisim.

Answer 8

Americans only know what they're told to believe by the government and the media. They are told who to love and who to hate and what to think. The American public school system was implemented not to create thinkers but rather to create workers.

Answer 9

One man's terroist is another's freedom fighter.....Quote from a James Bond movie.

Answer 10

Just to let everybody know, this question posted by kid_cute_girl_for_u is actually Indianboy. I wonder why he changed his name.