Terrorism

Terrorism is the unlawful use of force or violence against persons or property to furtherance political or social objectives. It is usually intended to threaten or compel our government, individuals, and groups. Terrorism is the most deadly violence our nation has ever faced. Experts agree that there is almost always a strategy behind terrorist actions. Whether it takes the form of bombings, shootings, hijackings, or assassinations, terrorism is neither random, nor blind; it is a deliberate use of violence against civilians for political or religious means. Even though most people can recognize terrorism when they see it, experts have had difficulty coming up with an ironclad definition. Since we cannot offer a true or correct definition of terrorism. Certainly this is true for many of the objects of social science, and social class for example, which are defined differently according to opposing theories. Terrorism is not merely a matter of explosives. A bomb thrown against a military target is a horrible thing, and may result in tragedy, but it is not by itself an act of terrorism. Neither is terrorism simply a matter of ideology. The ramming of a police station by a truck loaded with C4 does not become an act of terrorism simply because the explosive was packed by a fanatics hands, or the vehicle was driven by a true believer. Again the act is unconscious, and again the consequences may be terrible, but it is not necessarily the work of a terrorist. It is time to remind ourselves, what defines terrorism is the use of violence against the innocent, to achieve political, certain beliefs, or religious ends. The conversion of a commercial airplane into a weapon, the destruction of a crowded office tower, or the parking of a car bomb outside a heavily trafficked restaurant. These are doubtless acts of terrorism, but so is the shooting of entire residential areas, whose only sin is to crowd one house hiding, suspected enemies of the state. Not many people realize the true meaning of terrorism. The Israels version of definition is terrorism equals suicide bombers. It is true that suicide bombers commit acts of terror, Israel have used those actions to successfully hide the true meaning of terrorism and their own actions of terrorism. Different branches of government see terrorism in many different ways these are just a few. Terrorism is a major problem in this day and age. There have been many attempts to overthrow one another (country versus country). As of right now the United States in the highest power, with the land of the most opportunity. Terrorism can be controlled to a certain extent, but there are times when the threat becomes more deadly than anyone could imagine. There are ways to try and prevent an attack, but the best thing to do is to be prepared, watch the news, and be aware of our countrys current situation with other nations.