The Definition of "Terrorism"

[arcane1]

from http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/terrorism

"the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, esp. for political purposes."

Need I say more? :shrug:

[abelenkpe]

1. works for me

Will someone please explain this to the teapartiers?

[muntrv]

2. That should be sent to all republickers.

[SoCalDem]

4. and ask them what they would do if a guy named Mohammed had this on him

at an airport check in line?

[arcane1]

6. Exactly!

If I were a little less sane and cautious, I would print this out and have it with me when I fly to Phoenix next weekend, just to see what happens.

But I'm not that crazy.

[baldguy]

3. Note that death isn't required.

The targets of terrorist attacks aren't their victims, but the victim's survivors - their families, their friends, their colleagues & their neighbors.

[arcane1]

5. Exactly, the threat of violence is sufficient

it's the motive that's key.

[kestrel91316]

7. Oh, but 100% of the populace has to be under threat for it to be terrorism

according to at least one DUer.