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What’s your definition of terrorism

My homework was all about it so I’m curious to what you think
BlueVeins · 22-25
I'd define it as a non-state actor offensively killing civilians for political or religious reasons [b]or[/b] killing government agents unprovoked for religious or political reasons.

I know this isn't super consistant with conventional definitions, but it just fits with what I'd normally refer to as terrorism.
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Graylight · 51-55, F
I think the basic definition - the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims - is a fairly comprehensive description of terrorism.

Its primary purpose is that of intimidation, which, now that I think about it also describes one of my cats. So it's broad, but I think terrorism must include the elements of intimidation for gain in a political arena.
BigBulge · 41-45, M
I'd say that it was any type of ongoing, debilitating fear.
often state sponsored and trained military/militaristic operations often implementing unconventional tactics to target primarily civilian targets that hold no or minimal military value.
Josh1454 · M
It’s using violence and fear to control a population. However, if white people do it, they’re simply liberating a country.
WalksWith · 51-55, F
Ones man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter.
Stopmakingsense · 56-60, F
When people cause other people to have problems.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Asking questions like this.
Coppercoil · M
People who sign in here.
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Coppercoil I can assure you, I'm not a terrorist.
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Human1000 · M
Terrorism is a violent act not for a tactical gain or territory, but to instill fear, or establish legitimacy.
Carla · 61-69, F
@Human1000 this ☝️.
And it can be carried out by any group or person, from anywhere.
Human1000 · M
@Carla The arbitrariness is part of the fear to be sure.
Lilnonames · F
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.

 
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