Terrorism is the term commonly used to refer to the calculated use of violence or the threat of violence, against the civilian population, usually for the purpose of obtaining political or religious goals.

If you strictly apply this term, it could be anyone who constantly reminds us of a terror threat, not for political goals, but for business goals. Thus CNN practices Terrorism as part of their business strategy. (Witness the recent "Second Anniversary of 9/11" build up)

True terrorism knows no bounds, and is generally done by all sides in a conflict. Thus Israel and Palestine are both practicing Terrorism in the middle east, though the mainstream media refer only to Palestinians as terrorists.

When you find your self being terrorized, the only reasonable response is to fight back agaist the incursion. Do what you can to point out the terrorism, and the hypocracy of the terrorist.

submitted by Mike Warot

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