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Re: jumping to conclusions
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 29 Apr 2002 18:31:01 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> > I use the term "terrorism" as the specific, random targeting of civilians for
> > the purpose of terrorizing them. Notice I don't even mention intent other than
> > to terrorize. There is no rationality behind terrorism beyond terrorizing. It
> > is irrational.
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> Let's just stick to the normal usage/definition of words... not your
> distorted definition.
What part of my definition would you consider a distortion? But even with the
definition you supplied, I wouldn't call the example Fredrik provided
"terrorism".
-John
I think this is pretty good:
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> "Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or
> property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or
> any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives." (FBI)
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> Scott A
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| (...) Let's just stick to the normal usage/definition of words... not your distorted definition. I think this is pretty good: "Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the (...) (23 years ago, 29-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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