Is this a fact or myth?
2006-11-07 01:51:13 · 5 answers · asked by A 1 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
Myth, unless "political terrorism" means resisting foreign occupation.
2006-11-07 02:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by Avner Eliyahu R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Myth - terrorism is violence directed towards non-state and non-military targets; i.e. civilians. Insurgent violence that targets military targets or state property isn't necessarily terrorism. There is certainly a grey area. If insurgents were to blow up the Supreme Court building of a country, it could be considered terrorism, since most of the people inside were civilians. If it was blown up at night when unoccupied, then it probably wouldn't be terrorism.
I think the distinction is whether or not civilians are targeted in the violence. If they are, then it is terrorism.
When Iraqi insurgents attack US Marines, I wouildn't call it terrorism. When they blow up a market of Shiite civilians or bomb a mosque of Sunnis, then it is terrorism.
2006-11-07 11:08:57 · answer #2 · answered by Shane L 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fact, i say. If China were to invade the USA and take control of our Government. I would fight to the death. I would be a "insurgent" many in political power would call me a "terrorist". In my own mind I would be a "freedom fighter".
2006-11-07 09:58:00 · answer #3 · answered by jl_jack09 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myth! I will be very disappointed with anyone who does not oppose any foreign government in his/her homeland that is seeking to dictate to the nationals how to manage their affairs and live their lives!
2006-11-07 18:17:57 · answer #4 · answered by Netsbridge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once successful it will be an independence struggle and the those who resisted will be hanged till death.
2006-11-07 10:30:47 · answer #5 · answered by seshu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋